Crime in Walton, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
2,096 crimes were recorded in Walton, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walton, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Walton, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Walton, Liverpool
- Walton, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walton, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walton, Liverpool
- Population and deprivation in Walton, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Walton, Liverpool
- About this data
2,096 crimes were recorded in Walton, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,008 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walton, Liverpool has the 302nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walton, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,096 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 170.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,330 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walton, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,419 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,893). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 2,096 | 170.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,893 | 153.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,013 | 163.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,263 | 183.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,412 | 195.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,419 | 196.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,143 | 173.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,170 | 176.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,347 | 190.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 138 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 170 |
| December 2025 | 150 |
| November 2025 | 171 |
| October 2025 | 187 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 213 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walton, 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+112%) and other crime (+32%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-24%) and vehicle crime (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,008 | 81.8 | 2.39 | +4% |
| Public order | 206 | 16.7 | 2.51 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 178 | 14.4 | 2.13 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 11.8 | 1.43 | +112% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +18% |
| Drugs | 119 | 9.7 | 2.95 | -10% |
| Other theft | 92 | 7.5 | 1.17 | +7% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.7 | 2.23 | +32% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.8 | 1.08 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.2 | 1.62 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.34 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.99 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walton, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walton, Liverpool recorded 1,008 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (81.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walton, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walton, Liverpool recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walton, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walton, Liverpool recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walton, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walton, Liverpool recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walton, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walton, Liverpool recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walton, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walton, Liverpool recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walton, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walton, Liverpool recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walton, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walton, Liverpool recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walton, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walton, Liverpool recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walton, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walton, Liverpool recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walton, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walton, Liverpool recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walton, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walton, Liverpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walton, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walton, Liverpool recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walton, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walton, Liverpool recorded 9 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walton, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walton, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Park | 698 | 116.6 | -31% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,049 | 134.0 | -21% |
| County | 2,202 | 170.1 | +0% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -35% |
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -56% |
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | +15% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | -36% |
| Anfield | 1,687 | 118.6 | -30% |
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 Walton, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakhouse Park | 465 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Erl Street | 51 |
| On or near Rice Lane | 48 |
| On or near Fazakerley Close | 44 |
| On or near Breeze Close | 40 |
| On or near Blackbird Close | 38 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 29 |
| On or near Hazeldale Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 978 | 46.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 432 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 194 | 9.3% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 49 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% |
Walton, Liverpool has an estimated population of 12,330. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walton, Liverpool sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walton, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.5% |
Is Walton, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Walton, Liverpool recorded 170.0 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 Walton, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,008 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (206).
Is crime in Walton, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton, Liverpool was up 11% on the year before: 2,096 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,893 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walton, Liverpool?
Walton, 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 Walton, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.