Crime in Smithdown: statistics, rates and trends
1,413 crimes were recorded in Smithdown in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Smithdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Smithdown
- Types of crime in Smithdown
- Smithdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Smithdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Smithdown
- Demographics of Smithdown
- Questions about crime in Smithdown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (600), anti-social behaviour (150) and public order (138) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,406th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Smithdown | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,413 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,161 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Smithdown of any year here (1,413 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,413 | 93.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,513 | 99.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,447 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,808 | 119.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,907 | 125.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,457 | 162.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,788 | 117.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,656 | 109.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,735 | 114.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 139 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
Compared with England and Wales, Smithdown recorded notably more bicycle theft (60% above the national rate), drugs (39% above the national rate) and public order (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 94 to 49 and shoplifting fell from 118 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 600 | 39.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 138 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 88 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.6 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -48% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Smithdown; the highest is Princes Park, Liverpool (145.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Church, Liverpool (59.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Smithdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +18% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -22% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | +8% |
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | -36% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +56% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +9% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | -3% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Smithdown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (152).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Bethel Grove | 47 |
| On or near Picton Grove | 46 |
| On or near Mossley Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Rose Court | 39 |
| On or near Wells Street | 36 |
| On or near Grosvenor Road | 32 |
| On or near Victor Street | 30 |
| On or near Bartlett Street | 29 |
| On or near Liscard Road | 29 |
Of the 1,263 crimes in Smithdown with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 536 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Smithdown has an estimated population of 15,161 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (48.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more households without a car (47%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Smithdown average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Smithdown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 39.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 48.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Smithdown a safe place to live?
Smithdown recorded 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,406th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Smithdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 600 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Smithdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Smithdown was down 7% on the year before: 1,413 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,513 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Smithdown?
About 15,161 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Smithdown?
Smithdown 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.