Crime in Toxteth: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Toxteth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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794 crimes were recorded in Toxteth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 354 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Toxteth has the 1,321st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Toxteth | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 794 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,188 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Toxteth was highest in the year to July 2023 (988 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (685). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 794 | 97.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 771 | 94.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 788 | 96.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 988 | 120.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 114.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 926 | 113.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 795 | 97.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 685 | 83.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 812 | 99.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Toxteth 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, drugs, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+103%) and drugs (+56%). The largest falls were in other crime (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 43.2 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Drugs | 97 | 11.8 | 3.62 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -12% |
| Public order | 62 | 7.6 | 1.14 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +103% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 6.2 | 0.41 | -11% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +7% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.51 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.2 | 1.48 | +233% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -55% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.54 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Toxteth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Toxteth recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Toxteth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Toxteth recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Toxteth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Toxteth recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Toxteth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Toxteth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Toxteth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Toxteth recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 103% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Toxteth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Toxteth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Toxteth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Toxteth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Toxteth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Toxteth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Toxteth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Toxteth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Toxteth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Toxteth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Toxteth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Toxteth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Toxteth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Toxteth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Toxteth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Toxteth recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Toxteth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Toxteth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Toxteth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Toxteth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Toxteth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +35% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +50% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | +13% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | +477% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +11% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | +1% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +72% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +554% |
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 Toxteth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Parliament Street | 38 |
| On or near Alexandra Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Chesney Close | 30 |
| On or near Upper Warwick Street | 27 |
| On or near Loudon Grove | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Upper Park Street | 22 |
| On or near Gwendoline Street | 22 |
| On or near Elaine Street | 21 |
| On or near Teilo Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Toxteth 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 | 309 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Toxteth has an estimated population of 8,188. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Toxteth sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Toxteth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.4% |
| Social rented homes | 56.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Toxteth a safe place to live?
Toxteth recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Toxteth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (97).
Is crime in Toxteth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Toxteth was up 3% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Toxteth?
Toxteth 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 Toxteth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.