Crime in St Michaels, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Michaels, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
- About this data
570 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michaels, Liverpool has the 1,854th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michaels, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 570 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.9 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,136 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2024 (614 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (478). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 570 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 478 | 67.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 614 | 86.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 552 | 77.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 611 | 85.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 549 | 76.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 610 | 85.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 529 | 74.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 542 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michaels, 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+73%) and drugs (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 27.5 | 0.80 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 22.0 | 2.66 | +73% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -19% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +75% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.8 | 1.16 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +80% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 1.02 | +20% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michaels, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michaels, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michaels, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michaels, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michaels, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michaels, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michaels, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michaels, 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 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michaels, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michaels, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michaels, 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 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michaels, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michaels, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michaels, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michaels, 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Michaels, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Michaels, 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 St Michaels, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michaels, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michaels, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +109% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +64% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +21% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | -28% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +82% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +35% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | +21% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +3% |
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 St Michaels, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlstane Street | 158 |
| On or near Jericho Lane | 36 |
| On or near Ruthin Way | 34 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 32 |
| On or near Hindlip Street | 25 |
| On or near Chetwynd Street | 16 |
| On or near Ancaster Road | 13 |
| On or near Lambton Road | 13 |
| On or near Southwood Road | 13 |
| On or near Buckland Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michaels, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 38.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 31.8% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.5% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
St Michaels, Liverpool has an estimated population of 7,136. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michaels, Liverpool sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michaels, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is St Michaels, Liverpool a safe place to live?
St Michaels, Liverpool recorded 79.9 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 St Michaels, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (157).
Is crime in St Michaels, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Liverpool was up 19% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 478 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michaels, Liverpool?
St Michaels, 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 St Michaels, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.