Crime in Penny Lane: statistics, rates and trends
514 crimes were recorded in Penny Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penny Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Penny Lane
- Types of crime in Penny Lane
- Penny Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penny Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penny Lane
- Population and deprivation in Penny Lane
- Questions about crime in Penny Lane
- About this data
514 crimes were recorded in Penny Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penny Lane has the 1,753rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penny Lane | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 514 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.6 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,225 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penny Lane was highest in the year to July 2019 (592 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (434). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 514 | 82.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 434 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 480 | 77.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 579 | 93.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 504 | 81.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 483 | 77.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 465 | 74.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 592 | 95.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 579 | 93.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penny Lane over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+102%) and public order (+51%). The largest falls were in other theft (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 23.8 | 0.69 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +102% |
| Public order | 53 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +51% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 8.2 | 0.99 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.9 | 1.16 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5.3 | 1.08 | +27% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -8% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -42% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -11% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +50% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penny Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penny Lane recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penny Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penny Lane recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penny Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penny Lane recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penny Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penny Lane recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penny Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penny Lane recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penny Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penny Lane recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penny Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penny Lane recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penny Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penny Lane recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penny Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penny Lane recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penny Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penny Lane recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penny Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penny Lane recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penny Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penny Lane recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penny Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penny Lane recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penny Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penny Lane recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penny Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penny Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penny Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | -26% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +17% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -66% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -51% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | +13% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -13% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | -12% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +102% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Penny Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Rosedale Road | 50 |
| On or near Bleasdale Road | 40 |
| On or near Cronton Road | 25 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Westgate Road | 22 |
| On or near Harthill Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Calton Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Dovedale Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penny Lane over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Penny Lane has an estimated population of 6,225. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penny Lane sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penny Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Penny Lane a safe place to live?
Penny Lane recorded 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Penny Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Penny Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penny Lane was up 18% on the year before: 514 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penny Lane?
Penny Lane is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Penny Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.