Crime in St Michaels, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Michaels, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michaels, Liverpool
- Types of crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
- St Michaels, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michaels, Liverpool
- Demographics of St Michaels, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), shoplifting (178) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Michaels, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 601 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,136 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in St Michaels, Liverpool of any year here (601 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 601 | 84.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 476 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 584 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 570 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 598 | 83.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 580 | 81.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 589 | 82.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 529 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 533 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Michaels, Liverpool recorded notably more shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate) and drugs (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (62% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 92 to 178 and drugs rose from 23 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 24.9 | 8.5 | +93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Drugs | 32 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +39% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Michaels, Liverpool; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Aigburth (60.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michaels, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +97% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +56% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +21% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | -29% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +72% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +30% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | +16% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in St Michaels, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Thirlstane Street” (175).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlstane Street | 175 |
| On or near Ruthin Way | 36 |
| On or near Jericho Lane | 33 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 32 |
| On or near Hindlip Street | 25 |
| On or near Chetwynd Street | 17 |
| On or near Ancaster Road | 15 |
| On or near Buckland Street | 15 |
| On or near Lambton Road | 13 |
| On or near Southwood Road | 13 |
Of the 559 crimes in St Michaels, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
St Michaels, Liverpool has an estimated population of 7,136 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.7%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Michaels, Liverpool average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Michaels, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Michaels, Liverpool a safe place to live?
St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in St Michaels, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (178).
Is crime in St Michaels, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Liverpool was up 26% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 476 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Michaels, Liverpool?
About 7,136 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Michaels, Liverpool?
St Michaels, 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.