Crime in Speke: statistics, rates and trends
1,950 crimes were recorded in Speke in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
1,950 crimes were recorded in Speke in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 697 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Speke has the 637th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Speke | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,950 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.4 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,727 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Speke was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,266 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,786). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,950 | 132.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,088 | 141.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,951 | 132.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,266 | 153.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,013 | 136.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,095 | 142.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,882 | 127.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,812 | 123.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,786 | 121.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 164 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 179 |
| October 2025 | 177 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
| August 2025 | 193 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Speke 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, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 697 | 47.3 | 1.38 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 271 | 18.4 | 2.71 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 12.8 | 0.84 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 12.3 | 1.48 | -10% |
| Public order | 159 | 10.8 | 1.62 | -24% |
| Other theft | 132 | 9.0 | 1.40 | -2% |
| Drugs | 107 | 7.3 | 2.22 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -17% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.3 | 1.54 | +7% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.1 | 0.88 | -21% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +78% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Speke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Speke recorded 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Speke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Speke recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Speke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Speke recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Speke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Speke recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Speke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Speke recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Speke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Speke recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Speke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Speke recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Speke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Speke recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Speke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Speke recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Speke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Speke recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Speke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Speke recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Speke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Speke recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Speke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Speke recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Speke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Speke recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Speke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Speke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Speke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 941 | 78.2 | -41% |
| Garston | 1,496 | 130.0 | -2% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -55% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | -57% |
| Grassendale & Cressington | 287 | 42.4 | -68% |
| Gateacre | 227 | 36.8 | -72% |
| Belle Vale | 1,317 | 99.9 | -25% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -69% |
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 Speke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 173 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 117 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Alwain Green | 70 |
| On or near Clough Road | 45 |
| On or near Penketh Drive | 44 |
| On or near Welton Close | 41 |
| On or near Fenton Green | 39 |
| On or near Burnage Close | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Speke 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 | 687 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 608 | 31.2% |
| Not recorded | 189 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Speke has an estimated population of 14,727. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Speke sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Speke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.8% |
| Social rented homes | 48.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.0% |
Is Speke a safe place to live?
Speke recorded 132.4 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 Speke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (271).
Is crime in Speke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Speke was down 7% on the year before: 1,950 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,088 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Speke?
Speke 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 Speke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.