Crime in Princes Park, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
1,298 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Princes Park, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Princes Park, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (550), drugs (153) and anti-social behaviour (125) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Princes Park, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,298 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,942 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Princes Park, Liverpool peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,422 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,103). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,298 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,158 | 129.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,167 | 130.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,320 | 147.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,422 | 159.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,360 | 152.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,235 | 138.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,103 | 123.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,251 | 139.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Princes Park, Liverpool recorded notably more drugs (5.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate) and public order (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 93 to 153 and other crime rose from 20 to 26, while criminal damage and arson fell from 109 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 61.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Drugs | 153 | 17.1 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 14.0 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 117 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 79 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Princes Park, Liverpool; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest St Michaels, Liverpool (84.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Park, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | -24% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -33% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -23% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -31% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | -10% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | -36% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +14% |
| St Michaels | 601 | 84.2 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Princes Park, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Seacole Close” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Seacole Close | 109 |
| On or near Britten Close | 72 |
| On or near Brompton Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Birt Close | 59 |
| On or near Princes Gate East | 51 |
| On or near Croxteth Grove | 45 |
| On or near Sunnyside | 43 |
| On or near Tagus Street | 39 |
| On or near Mulgrave Street | 35 |
| On or near Maitland Street | 34 |
Of the 1,173 crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 463 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 332 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Princes Park, Liverpool has an estimated population of 8,942 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more households without a car (54%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (7.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Princes Park, Liverpool average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Princes Park, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
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 August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
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 August 2026, followed by drugs (153).
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 August 2026 against 1,158 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Princes Park, Liverpool?
About 8,942 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Princes Park, Liverpool?
Princes Park, Liverpool 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.