Crime in West Derby Leyfield: statistics, rates and trends
495 crimes were recorded in West Derby Leyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Derby Leyfield at a glance
- Crime trends in West Derby Leyfield
- Types of crime in West Derby Leyfield
- West Derby Leyfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Derby Leyfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Derby Leyfield
- Population and deprivation in West Derby Leyfield
- Questions about crime in West Derby Leyfield
- About this data
495 crimes were recorded in West Derby Leyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Derby Leyfield has the 2,442nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Derby Leyfield | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 495 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,655 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Derby Leyfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (745 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (495). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 495 | 64.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 542 | 70.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 616 | 80.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 670 | 87.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 629 | 82.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 654 | 85.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 584 | 76.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 581 | 75.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 745 | 97.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Derby Leyfield 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and vehicle crime (-62%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 29.8 | 0.87 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 9.0 | 0.59 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -39% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.9 | 0.88 | -24% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -62% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -65% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.27 | +300% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Derby Leyfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Derby Leyfield recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Derby Leyfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Derby Leyfield recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Derby Leyfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Derby Leyfield recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Derby Leyfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Derby Leyfield recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Derby Leyfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Derby Leyfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Derby Leyfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Derby Leyfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Derby Leyfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Derby Leyfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Derby Leyfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Derby Leyfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Derby Leyfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Derby Leyfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Derby Leyfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Derby Leyfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Derby Leyfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Derby Leyfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Derby Leyfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Derby Leyfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Derby Leyfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Derby Leyfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Derby Leyfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Derby Leyfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Derby Leyfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Derby Leyfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Leyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Deysbrook | 395 | 81.9 | +27% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | +33% |
| Yew Tree | 1,045 | 82.8 | +28% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +53% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | +33% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 590 | 97.5 | +51% |
| Stoneycroft | 532 | 121.6 | +88% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 150 | 36.8 | -43% |
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 Leyfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 64 |
| On or near Agincourt Road | 45 |
| On or near Martlett Road | 37 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Rosthwaite Road | 23 |
| On or near Sibford Road | 21 |
| On or near Becontree Road | 19 |
| On or near Maidstone Drive | 18 |
| On or near Little Bongs | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Derby Leyfield 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 | 209 | 42.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
West Derby Leyfield has an estimated population of 7,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Derby Leyfield sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Derby Leyfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is West Derby Leyfield a safe place to live?
West Derby Leyfield recorded 64.7 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 Leyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in West Derby Leyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Leyfield was down 9% on the year before: 495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Derby Leyfield?
West Derby Leyfield 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 Leyfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.