Crime in Wavertree Village: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Village 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 up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wavertree Village
- Questions about crime in Wavertree Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), criminal damage and arson (28) and public order (28) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wavertree Village | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,371 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wavertree Village peaked in the year to August 2021 (453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (271). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 289 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 271 | 62.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 394 | 90.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 419 | 95.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 453 | 103.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 348 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 272 | 62.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 397 | 90.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 114 to 138 and public order rose from 24 to 28, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 31.6 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 28 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 5.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 19 | 4.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 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 Village; the highest is Old Swan West (189.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Church, Liverpool (59.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wavertree Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | 0% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | +29% |
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | -17% |
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +162% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | +39% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | +9% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +34% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Wavertree Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sunningdale Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sunningdale Road | 18 |
| On or near Hey Green Road | 17 |
| On or near North Drive | 16 |
| On or near Stevenson Street | 16 |
| On or near Mafeking Close | 13 |
| On or near Westdale Road | 12 |
| On or near Olton Street | 11 |
| On or near Southdale Road | 11 |
| On or near Valencia Road | 11 |
| On or near Eastdale Road | 10 |
Of the 295 crimes in Wavertree Village with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Wavertree Village has an estimated population of 4,371 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (36%, against 23%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wavertree Village average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wavertree Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wavertree Village a safe place to live?
Wavertree Village 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 2,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wavertree Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Wavertree Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wavertree Village was up 9% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wavertree Village?
About 4,371 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wavertree Village?
Wavertree Village 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.