Crime in Toxteth: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Toxteth in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (346), drugs (108) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Toxteth | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 797 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,188 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Toxteth peaked in the year to August 2023 (981 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (665). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 797 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 773 | 94.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 771 | 94.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 981 | 119.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 951 | 116.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 922 | 112.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 828 | 101.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 665 | 81.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 797 | 97.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Toxteth recorded notably more drugs (4.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (50% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and other theft (47% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 31 to 61 and drugs rose from 61 to 108, while anti-social behaviour fell from 60 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 42.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Drugs | 108 | 13.2 | 3.3 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 7.4 | 5.0 | +97% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Toxteth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Toxteth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +35% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +49% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | +15% |
| City Centre South | 6,643 | 568.2 | +484% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +13% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | +3% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +70% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +549% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Toxteth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alexandra Terrace” and “Upper Parliament Street” (38 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alexandra Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Upper Parliament Street | 38 |
| On or near Chesney Close | 34 |
| On or near Loudon Grove | 26 |
| On or near Upper Park Street | 24 |
| On or near Elaine Street | 23 |
| On or near Upper Warwick Street | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Gwendoline Street | 20 |
| On or near Teilo Street | 18 |
Of the 746 crimes in Toxteth with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Toxteth has an estimated population of 8,188 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (57%, against 17%), more households without a car (57%, against 23%) and more students (15.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Toxteth average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Toxteth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 57.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 56.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Toxteth a safe place to live?
Toxteth recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Toxteth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (108).
Is crime in Toxteth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Toxteth was up 3% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 773 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Toxteth?
About 8,188 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Toxteth?
Toxteth 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.