Crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
2,502 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 276.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- Vauxhall, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- Population and deprivation in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool
- About this data
2,502 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 276.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 574 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Vauxhall, Liverpool has the 92nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,502 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 276.6 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,044 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,585). Over the whole period it rose 58%, 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 | 2,502 | 276.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,582 | 285.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,848 | 204.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,986 | 219.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,224 | 245.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,165 | 239.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,740 | 192.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,744 | 192.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,585 | 175.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 252 |
| June 2026 | 187 |
| May 2026 | 154 |
| April 2026 | 202 |
| March 2026 | 216 |
| February 2026 | 202 |
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 187 |
| November 2025 | 269 |
| October 2025 | 241 |
| September 2025 | 217 |
| August 2025 | 192 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Vauxhall, 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 violence and sexual offences, other crime, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+74%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in other crime (-27%) and public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 574 | 63.5 | 1.85 | -11% |
| Other crime | 302 | 33.4 | 15.81 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 33.3 | 2.17 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 276 | 30.5 | 3.68 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 218 | 24.1 | 3.55 | +5% |
| Drugs | 205 | 22.7 | 6.93 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 190 | 21.0 | 4.27 | +74% |
| Public order | 170 | 18.8 | 2.83 | -16% |
| Other theft | 153 | 16.9 | 2.65 | +9% |
| Burglary | 46 | 5.1 | 1.44 | -4% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.9 | 2.13 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.2 | 2.69 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.4 | 0.85 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.91 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Vauxhall, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Vauxhall, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Vauxhall, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Vauxhall, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | -2% |
| City Centre North | 3,000 | 294.8 | +7% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -61% |
| Kirkdale West | 1,286 | 181.4 | -34% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +129% |
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | -29% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | -53% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | +102% |
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 Vauxhall, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cazneau Street | 427 |
| On or near Supermarket | 284 |
| On or near Skirving Street | 92 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 90 |
| On or near Hopwood Street | 84 |
| On or near Saltney Street | 76 |
| On or near Oil Street | 71 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 50 |
| On or near Landor Close | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Vauxhall, 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 | 763 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 620 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 301 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 161 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 65 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 49 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
Vauxhall, Liverpool has an estimated population of 9,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Vauxhall, Liverpool sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.9% |
| Social rented homes | 46.7% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.3% |
Is Vauxhall, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Vauxhall, Liverpool recorded 276.6 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 Vauxhall, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (302).
Is crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Liverpool was down 3% on the year before: 2,502 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,582 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Vauxhall, Liverpool?
Vauxhall, 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 Vauxhall, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.