Crime in Walton, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
2,045 crimes were recorded in Walton, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 165.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walton, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Walton, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (987), public order (201) and criminal damage and arson (164) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 326th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Walton, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,045 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.9 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,330 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walton, Liverpool peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,440 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,924). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,045 | 165.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,924 | 156.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,039 | 165.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,221 | 180.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,387 | 193.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,440 | 197.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,161 | 175.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,141 | 173.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,378 | 192.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walton, Liverpool recorded notably more drugs (2.7 times the national rate), public order (2.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (40% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 74 to 147 and public order rose from 160 to 201, while drugs fell from 143 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 987 | 80.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Public order | 201 | 16.3 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 13.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +99% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 107 | 8.7 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Other theft | 92 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Other crime | 56 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walton, Liverpool; the highest is Kirkdale East (193.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Fazakerley North (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Park | 671 | 112.1 | -32% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | -20% |
| County | 2,183 | 168.6 | +2% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | -32% |
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -55% |
| Kirkdale East | 690 | 193.4 | +17% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | -36% |
| Anfield | 1,663 | 116.9 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Walton, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oakhouse Park” (452).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakhouse Park | 452 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Erl Street | 49 |
| On or near Rice Lane | 48 |
| On or near Fazakerley Close | 42 |
| On or near Blackbird Close | 36 |
| On or near Breeze Close | 35 |
| On or near Hazeldale Road | 31 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 28 |
Of the 1,905 crimes in Walton, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 951 | 49.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 417 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 51 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Walton, Liverpool has an estimated population of 12,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (40%, against 23%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walton, Liverpool average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walton, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walton, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Walton, Liverpool recorded 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 326th 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 Walton, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 987 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (201).
Is crime in Walton, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton, Liverpool was up 6% on the year before: 2,045 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,924 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walton, Liverpool?
About 12,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walton, Liverpool?
Walton, Liverpool 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.