Crime in Stoneycroft: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in Stoneycroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stoneycroft at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoneycroft
- Types of crime in Stoneycroft
- Stoneycroft compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoneycroft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoneycroft
- Population and deprivation in Stoneycroft
- Questions about crime in Stoneycroft
- About this data
532 crimes were recorded in Stoneycroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoneycroft has the 810th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoneycroft | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 532 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.6 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,374 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoneycroft was highest in the year to July 2018 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (532). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 532 | 121.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 556 | 127.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 136.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 656 | 150.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 864 | 197.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 856 | 195.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 947 | 216.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 884 | 202.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 968 | 221.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoneycroft 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, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+50%) and vehicle crime (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%) and other crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 55.8 | 1.63 | +8% |
| Public order | 58 | 13.3 | 2.00 | -17% |
| Drugs | 54 | 12.3 | 3.78 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 8.0 | 0.52 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 7.3 | 1.49 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -44% |
| Other theft | 27 | 6.2 | 0.97 | -13% |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.0 | 0.84 | +86% |
| Other crime | 13 | 3.0 | 1.41 | -41% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 1.11 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoneycroft
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoneycroft recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoneycroft
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoneycroft recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoneycroft
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoneycroft recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoneycroft
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoneycroft recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoneycroft
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoneycroft recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoneycroft
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoneycroft recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoneycroft
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoneycroft recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoneycroft
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoneycroft recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoneycroft
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoneycroft recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoneycroft
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoneycroft recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoneycroft
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoneycroft recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoneycroft
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoneycroft recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoneycroft
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoneycroft recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoneycroft
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoneycroft recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoneycroft, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoneycroft.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoneycroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | -29% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -29% |
| Old Swan West | 1,512 | 191.5 | +57% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | -19% |
| Tuebrook Breckside Park | 1,160 | 161.6 | +33% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | -29% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | -47% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | +28% |
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 Stoneycroft over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Santon Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Brainerd Street | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Tynwald Place | 27 |
| On or near Kremlin Drive | 26 |
| On or near Oak Leigh | 24 |
| On or near Northgate Road | 19 |
| On or near Snaefell Grove | 19 |
| On or near Russian Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoneycroft 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 | 230 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
Stoneycroft has an estimated population of 4,374. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoneycroft sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoneycroft |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.5% |
Is Stoneycroft a safe place to live?
Stoneycroft recorded 121.6 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 Stoneycroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (58).
Is crime in Stoneycroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoneycroft was down 4% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 556 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoneycroft?
Stoneycroft 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 Stoneycroft. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.