Crime in West Derby Deysbrook: statistics, rates and trends
395 crimes were recorded in West Derby Deysbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Derby Deysbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in West Derby Deysbrook
- Types of crime in West Derby Deysbrook
- West Derby Deysbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Derby Deysbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Derby Deysbrook
- Population and deprivation in West Derby Deysbrook
- Questions about crime in West Derby Deysbrook
- About this data
395 crimes were recorded in West Derby Deysbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Derby Deysbrook has the 1,784th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Derby Deysbrook | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 395 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.9 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,823 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Derby Deysbrook was highest in the year to July 2021 (551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (386). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 395 | 81.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 386 | 80.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 441 | 91.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 397 | 82.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 510 | 105.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 551 | 114.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 542 | 112.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 428 | 88.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 495 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Derby Deysbrook 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 criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+36%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 34.6 | 1.01 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.7 | 1.44 | -20% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.8 | 1.03 | -34% |
| Drugs | 25 | 5.2 | 1.59 | +32% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +44% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -27% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.50 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Derby Deysbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Derby Deysbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Derby Deysbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Derby Deysbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Derby Deysbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Derby Deysbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Derby Deysbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Derby Deysbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Derby Deysbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Derby Deysbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Derby Deysbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Derby Deysbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Derby Deysbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Derby Deysbrook 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.
Shoplifting in West Derby Deysbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Derby Deysbrook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Derby Deysbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Derby Deysbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Deysbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | -21% |
| Yew Tree | 1,045 | 82.8 | +1% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 150 | 36.8 | -55% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | +5% |
| Croxteth Country Park | 294 | 42.1 | -49% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 590 | 97.5 | +19% |
| Norris Green | 1,577 | 87.9 | +7% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +21% |
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 West Derby Deysbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Flint Drive | 52 |
| On or near Glan Aber Park | 24 |
| On or near Sheldon Road | 20 |
| On or near Brookside | 16 |
| On or near Exford Road | 15 |
| On or near Winterburn Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Rockwell Road | 14 |
| On or near Chillerton Road | 12 |
| On or near Minver Road | 12 |
| On or near Bevans Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Derby Deysbrook 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 | 150 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
West Derby Deysbrook has an estimated population of 4,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Derby Deysbrook sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Derby Deysbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is West Derby Deysbrook a safe place to live?
West Derby Deysbrook recorded 81.9 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 West Derby Deysbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in West Derby Deysbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Deysbrook was up 2% on the year before: 395 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Derby Deysbrook?
West Derby Deysbrook 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 West Derby Deysbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.