Crime in West Derby Deysbrook: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in West Derby Deysbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Derby Deysbrook
- Questions about crime in West Derby Deysbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,707th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Derby Deysbrook | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 406 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,823 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Derby Deysbrook peaked in the year to August 2020 (550 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (389). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 406 | 84.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 389 | 80.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 417 | 86.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 403 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 509 | 105.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 535 | 110.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 550 | 114.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 434 | 90.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 493 | 102.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Derby Deysbrook recorded notably more drugs (65% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 72 and drugs rose from 20 to 26, while public order fell from 44 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 34.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 34 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Drugs | 26 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Derby Deysbrook; the highest is Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park (100.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Deysbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -22% |
| Yew Tree | 1,018 | 80.6 | -4% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -60% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | 0% |
| Croxteth Country Park | 296 | 42.3 | -50% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 605 | 100.0 | +19% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | +5% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in West Derby Deysbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Flint Drive” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Flint Drive | 61 |
| On or near Glan Aber Park | 24 |
| On or near Sheldon Road | 20 |
| On or near Winterburn Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Exford Road | 15 |
| On or near Brookside | 14 |
| On or near Rockwell Road | 14 |
| On or near Crawford Close | 12 |
| On or near Minver Road | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
Of the 334 crimes in West Derby Deysbrook with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
West Derby Deysbrook has an estimated population of 4,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Derby Deysbrook average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Derby Deysbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Derby Deysbrook a safe place to live?
West Derby Deysbrook recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,707th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in West Derby Deysbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in West Derby Deysbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Deysbrook was up 4% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Derby Deysbrook?
About 4,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Derby Deysbrook?
West Derby Deysbrook 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.