Crime in Springwood, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Springwood, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Springwood, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Springwood, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Springwood, Liverpool
- Springwood, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Springwood, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Springwood, Liverpool
- Demographics of Springwood, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Springwood, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), criminal damage and arson (51) and public order (33) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Springwood, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 417 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,055 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Springwood, Liverpool peaked in the year to August 2022 (664 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (411). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 417 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 411 | 58.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 502 | 71.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 582 | 82.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 664 | 94.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 531 | 75.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 537 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 441 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 545 | 77.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and vehicle crime (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 31, while public order fell from 51 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 27.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Springwood, Liverpool; the highest is Garston (128.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Springwood, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 280 | 41.3 | -30% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -29% |
| Garston | 1,477 | 128.3 | +117% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | -8% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | +1% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -52% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 935 | 77.7 | +31% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Springwood, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stamfordham Grove” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stamfordham Grove | 27 |
| On or near Heydean Road | 24 |
| On or near Perriam Road | 24 |
| On or near Yorkaster Road | 24 |
| On or near Hurstlyn Road | 22 |
| On or near Drennan Road | 17 |
| On or near Ravenna Road | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Redington Road | 14 |
| On or near Hylton Road | 13 |
Of the 387 crimes in Springwood, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Springwood, Liverpool has an estimated population of 7,055 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Springwood, Liverpool average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Springwood, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Springwood, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Springwood, Liverpool recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Springwood, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (51).
Is crime in Springwood, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Springwood, Liverpool was up 1% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 411 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Springwood, Liverpool?
About 7,055 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Springwood, Liverpool?
Springwood, 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.