Crime in Princes Park, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
1,298 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Princes Park, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Princes Park, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
- Princes Park, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Princes Park, Liverpool
- Population and deprivation in Princes Park, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
- About this data
1,298 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 550 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Princes Park, Liverpool has the 478th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Princes Park, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,298 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.2 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,942 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Princes Park, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,420 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,146). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,298 | 145.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,164 | 130.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,146 | 128.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,363 | 152.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,420 | 158.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,368 | 153.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,170 | 130.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,147 | 128.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,232 | 137.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Princes Park, Liverpool 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 violence and sexual offences, drugs, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+49%) and anti-social behaviour (+36%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 61.5 | 1.80 | +5% |
| Drugs | 139 | 15.5 | 4.75 | +49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +36% |
| Public order | 116 | 13.0 | 1.95 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 10.8 | 1.60 | -13% |
| Other theft | 82 | 9.2 | 1.43 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 7.6 | 1.54 | +11% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.2 | 0.92 | -9% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.6 | 2.65 | +53% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.8 | 2.17 | +7% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.8 | 1.32 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Princes Park, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Princes Park, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Princes Park, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Princes Park, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Princes Park, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Princes Park, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Princes Park, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Princes Park, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Princes Park, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Princes Park, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Princes Park, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Princes Park, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Princes Park, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Princes Park, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Park, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | -26% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -33% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | -24% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | -33% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | -10% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | -36% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +15% |
| St Michaels | 570 | 79.9 | -45% |
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 Princes Park, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Seacole Close | 105 |
| On or near Britten Close | 69 |
| On or near Brompton Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Birt Close | 64 |
| On or near Princes Gate East | 52 |
| On or near Croxteth Grove | 46 |
| On or near Sunnyside | 43 |
| On or near Tagus Street | 38 |
| On or near Maitland Street | 36 |
| On or near Mulgrave Street | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 341 | 26.3% |
| Under investigation | 166 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Princes Park, Liverpool has an estimated population of 8,942. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Princes Park, Liverpool sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Princes Park, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.8% |
| Social rented homes | 48.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Princes Park, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Princes Park, Liverpool recorded 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Princes Park, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (139).
Is crime in Princes Park, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes Park, Liverpool was up 12% on the year before: 1,298 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,164 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Princes Park, Liverpool?
Princes Park, Liverpool 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 Princes Park, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.