Crime in Stoneycroft: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Stoneycroft in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stoneycroft
- Questions about crime in Stoneycroft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (239), public order (57) and drugs (53) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stoneycroft | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 533 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.9 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,374 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stoneycroft of any year here (533 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 533 | 121.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 552 | 126.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 587 | 134.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 664 | 151.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 842 | 192.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 835 | 190.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 959 | 219.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 882 | 201.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 967 | 221.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoneycroft recorded notably more drugs (3.7 times the national rate), public order (2.0 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 33 and drugs rose from 42 to 53, while anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 35 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 54.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Public order | 57 | 13.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 53 | 12.1 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Other theft | 29 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoneycroft; the highest is Old Swan West (189.4 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Leyfield (66.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoneycroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -31% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 688 | 86.6 | -29% |
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +55% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | -21% |
| Tuebrook Breckside Park | 1,186 | 165.2 | +36% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | -35% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -46% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,350 | 156.2 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Stoneycroft over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Santon Avenue” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Santon Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Brainerd Street | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Tynwald Place | 28 |
| On or near Kremlin Drive | 25 |
| On or near Oak Leigh | 25 |
| On or near Snaefell Grove | 20 |
| On or near Northgate Road | 19 |
| On or near Bankfield Road | 16 |
Of the 498 crimes in Stoneycroft with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
Stoneycroft has an estimated population of 4,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoneycroft average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoneycroft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stoneycroft a safe place to live?
Stoneycroft recorded 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Stoneycroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (57).
Is crime in Stoneycroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoneycroft was down 3% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 552 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoneycroft?
About 4,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoneycroft?
Stoneycroft 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.