Crime in Sandfield Park: statistics, rates and trends
682 crimes were recorded in Sandfield Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandfield Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandfield Park
- Types of crime in Sandfield Park
- Sandfield Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandfield Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandfield Park
- Population and deprivation in Sandfield Park
- Questions about crime in Sandfield Park
- About this data
682 crimes were recorded in Sandfield Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 259 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandfield Park has the 1,629th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandfield Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 682 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,933 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandfield Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (682). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 682 | 86.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 910 | 114.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 960 | 121.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,036 | 130.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,076 | 135.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,172 | 147.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,090 | 137.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,117 | 140.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,177 | 148.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandfield Park 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 drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+34%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 8.8 | 0.58 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 8.3 | 1.23 | -10% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.2 | 1.08 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 6.2 | 0.75 | -51% |
| Other theft | 47 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +34% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.5 | 1.39 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.0 | 0.82 | -42% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +29% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.6 | 0.75 | -5% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.6 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.65 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandfield Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandfield Park recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandfield Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandfield Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandfield Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandfield Park recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandfield Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandfield Park recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandfield Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandfield Park recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandfield Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandfield Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandfield Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandfield Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandfield Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandfield Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandfield Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandfield Park recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandfield Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandfield Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandfield Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandfield Park recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandfield Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandfield Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandfield Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandfield Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandfield Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandfield Park 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandfield Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandfield Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandfield Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneycroft | 532 | 121.6 | +41% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | -25% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +15% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 395 | 81.9 | -5% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | +0% |
| Old Swan West | 1,512 | 191.5 | +123% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | +0% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 150 | 36.8 | -57% |
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 Sandfield Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Derby Village | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Millfield Close | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near The Green | 24 |
| On or near West Road | 23 |
| On or near Muirhead Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Dalemeadow Road | 22 |
| On or near Bingle Way | 15 |
| On or near Thingwall Lane | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandfield Park 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 | 231 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 33.9% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Sandfield Park has an estimated population of 7,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandfield Park sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandfield Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Sandfield Park a safe place to live?
Sandfield Park recorded 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Sandfield Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Sandfield Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandfield Park was down 25% on the year before: 682 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 910 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandfield Park?
Sandfield Park 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 Sandfield Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.