Crime in Wavertree Village: statistics, rates and trends
314 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wavertree Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Wavertree Village
- Types of crime in Wavertree Village
- Wavertree Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wavertree Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wavertree Village
- Population and deprivation in Wavertree Village
- Questions about crime in Wavertree Village
- About this data
314 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wavertree Village has the 2,153rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wavertree Village | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 314 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,371 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wavertree Village was highest in the year to July 2021 (469 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (276). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 314 | 71.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 292 | 66.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 291 | 66.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 375 | 85.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 96.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 469 | 107.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 326 | 74.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 276 | 63.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 421 | 96.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wavertree Village 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. The largest increases were in public order (+60%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 32.0 | 0.94 | +18% |
| Public order | 32 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -22% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.9 | 1.19 | +55% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.7 | 1.03 | -41% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 1.11 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wavertree Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wavertree Village recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wavertree Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wavertree Village recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wavertree Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wavertree Village recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wavertree Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wavertree Village recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wavertree Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wavertree Village recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wavertree Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wavertree Village recorded 18 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 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wavertree Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wavertree Village recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wavertree Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wavertree Village recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wavertree Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wavertree Village recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wavertree Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wavertree Village recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wavertree Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wavertree Village recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wavertree Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wavertree Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wavertree Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wavertree Village recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wavertree Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wavertree Village 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wavertree Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wavertree Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wavertree Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | +1% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | +30% |
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | -15% |
| Old Swan West | 1,512 | 191.5 | +167% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | +36% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | +20% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +38% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +50% |
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 Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stevenson Street | 17 |
| On or near North Drive | 16 |
| On or near Hey Green Road | 16 |
| On or near Sunningdale Road | 16 |
| On or near Mafeking Close | 13 |
| On or near Westdale Road | 12 |
| On or near Olton Street | 11 |
| On or near Wincanton Street | 11 |
| On or near Southdale Road | 10 |
| On or near B5179 | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wavertree Village 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 | 130 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Wavertree Village has an estimated population of 4,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wavertree Village sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wavertree Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Wavertree Village a safe place to live?
Wavertree Village recorded 71.8 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 Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (32).
Is crime in Wavertree Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wavertree Village was up 8% on the year before: 314 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wavertree Village?
Wavertree Village 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 Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.