Crime in Springwood, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Springwood, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Springwood, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Springwood, Liverpool
- About this data
417 crimes were recorded in Springwood, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Springwood, Liverpool has the 2,637th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Springwood, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 417 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,055 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Springwood, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2022 (650 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (403). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 417 | 59.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 403 | 57.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 510 | 72.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 605 | 85.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 650 | 92.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 536 | 76.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 509 | 72.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 459 | 65.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 533 | 75.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Springwood, Liverpool 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-67%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 26.8 | 0.78 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +20% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -27% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.1 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +71% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +100% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -67% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Springwood, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Springwood, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Springwood, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Springwood, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Springwood, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Springwood, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Springwood, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Springwood, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Springwood, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Springwood, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Springwood, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Springwood, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Springwood, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Springwood, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Springwood, Liverpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Springwood, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Springwood, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Springwood, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 287 | 42.4 | -28% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -31% |
| Garston | 1,496 | 130.0 | +120% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | -4% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | -3% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -53% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 941 | 78.2 | +32% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +40% |
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 Springwood, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Yorkaster Road | 27 |
| On or near Perriam Road | 26 |
| On or near Stamfordham Grove | 26 |
| On or near Heydean Road | 23 |
| On or near Hurstlyn Road | 19 |
| On or near Ravenna Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Drennan Road | 16 |
| On or near Redington Road | 13 |
| On or near Stamfordham Drive | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Springwood, Liverpool 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 | 186 | 44.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 28.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 10.1% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 7.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Springwood, Liverpool has an estimated population of 7,055. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Springwood, Liverpool sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Springwood, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Springwood, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Springwood, Liverpool recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Springwood, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (53).
Is crime in Springwood, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Springwood, Liverpool was up 3% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Springwood, Liverpool?
Springwood, Liverpool 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 Springwood, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.