Crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- Questions about crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
- About this data
446 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 191 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wavertree Garden Suburb has the 2,114th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wavertree Garden Suburb | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 446 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,130 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb was highest in the year to July 2022 (682 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (446). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 446 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 460 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 572 | 93.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 667 | 108.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 682 | 111.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 649 | 105.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 607 | 99.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 640 | 104.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 660 | 107.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 public order. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 31.2 | 0.91 | -8% |
| Public order | 55 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.7 | 1.13 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -15% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +16% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -9% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -38% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 0.85 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wavertree Garden Suburb
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wavertree Garden Suburb, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wavertree Garden Suburb.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wavertree Garden Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -1% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | +18% |
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | -16% |
| Childwall | 446 | 32.8 | -55% |
| Old Swan West | 1,512 | 191.5 | +163% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +36% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | +29% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +13% |
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 Wavertree Garden Suburb over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Statton Road | 25 |
| On or near Waldgrave Road | 25 |
| On or near Wellstead Road | 21 |
| On or near Insall Road | 20 |
| On or near Warnerville Road | 19 |
| On or near Beechtree Road | 17 |
| On or near Hills Place | 17 |
| On or near Talbotville Road | 17 |
| On or near Hudleston Road | 16 |
| On or near Ruthven Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 | 191 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 27.1% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Wavertree Garden Suburb has an estimated population of 6,130. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wavertree Garden Suburb sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wavertree Garden Suburb |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.3% |
Is Wavertree Garden Suburb a safe place to live?
Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (55).
Is crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb was down 3% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wavertree Garden Suburb?
Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.