Crime in Penny Lane: statistics, rates and trends
560 crimes were recorded in Penny Lane in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Penny Lane
- Questions about crime in Penny Lane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (148), anti-social behaviour (107) and shoplifting (72) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,496th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Penny Lane | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 560 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,225 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penny Lane peaked in the year to August 2023 (593 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (449). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 560 | 90.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 449 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 455 | 73.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 593 | 95.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 500 | 80.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 469 | 75.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 487 | 78.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 587 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 570 | 91.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Penny Lane recorded notably more public order (42% above the national rate) and shoplifting (37% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (48% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 107 and shoplifting rose from 41 to 72, while other theft fell from 29 to 21 and burglary fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +102% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 11.6 | 8.5 | +76% |
| Public order | 59 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penny Lane; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penny Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | -33% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +13% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -68% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -53% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | +4% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -20% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -20% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Penny Lane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Rosedale Road | 62 |
| On or near Bleasdale Road | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cronton Road | 25 |
| On or near Westgate Road | 24 |
| On or near Harthill Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Calton Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Dovedale Road | 14 |
Of the 453 crimes in Penny Lane with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 11.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Penny Lane has an estimated population of 6,225 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.5%, against 7.9%), less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penny Lane average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Penny Lane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penny Lane a safe place to live?
Penny Lane recorded 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,496th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Penny Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penny Lane was up 25% on the year before: 560 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penny Lane?
About 6,225 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penny Lane?
Penny Lane is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.