Crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb at a glance
- Crime trends in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- Types of crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- Wavertree Garden Suburb compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- Demographics of Wavertree Garden Suburb
- Questions about crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (187), public order (53) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wavertree Garden Suburb | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 443 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,130 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb of any year here (443 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 443 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 471 | 76.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 550 | 89.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 653 | 106.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 109.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 674 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 593 | 96.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 651 | 106.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 651 | 106.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded notably more public order (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and other theft (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 26 and criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 50, while drugs fell from 26 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 30.5 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 53 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wavertree Garden Suburb; the highest is Old Swan West (189.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Childwall (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wavertree Garden Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | 0% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | +9% |
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | -17% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | -54% |
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +162% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +34% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | +29% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Statton Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Statton Road | 27 |
| On or near Waldgrave Road | 22 |
| On or near Warnerville Road | 22 |
| On or near Insall Road | 20 |
| On or near Hills Place | 19 |
| On or near Wellstead Road | 18 |
| On or near Hudleston Road | 17 |
| On or near Beechtree Road | 16 |
| On or near Talbotville Road | 16 |
| On or near Gourley Road | 14 |
Of the 398 crimes in Wavertree Garden Suburb with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 48.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Wavertree Garden Suburb has an estimated population of 6,130 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (32%, against 23%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wavertree Garden Suburb average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wavertree Garden Suburb | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wavertree Garden Suburb a safe place to live?
Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (53).
Is crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb was down 6% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 471 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wavertree Garden Suburb?
About 6,130 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wavertree Garden Suburb?
Wavertree Garden Suburb 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.