Crime in West Derby Leyfield: statistics, rates and trends
505 crimes were recorded in West Derby Leyfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Derby Leyfield
- Questions about crime in West Derby Leyfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,391st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Derby Leyfield | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 505 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,655 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Derby Leyfield of any year here (505 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 505 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 554 | 72.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 592 | 77.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 673 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 633 | 82.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 638 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 605 | 79.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 74.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 749 | 97.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 181 to 221, while public order fell from 57 to 35 and other theft fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 28.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Derby Leyfield; the highest is Stoneycroft (121.9 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Leyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | +28% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | +28% |
| Yew Tree | 1,018 | 80.6 | +22% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +46% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | +19% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 605 | 100.0 | +52% |
| Stoneycroft | 533 | 121.9 | +85% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in West Derby Leyfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 65 |
| On or near Agincourt Road | 48 |
| On or near Martlett Road | 32 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Rosthwaite Road | 24 |
| On or near Little Bongs | 17 |
| On or near Becontree Road | 16 |
| On or near Maidstone Drive | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Sibford Road | 15 |
Of the 428 crimes in West Derby Leyfield with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
West Derby Leyfield has an estimated population of 7,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Derby Leyfield average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Derby Leyfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Derby Leyfield a safe place to live?
West Derby Leyfield recorded 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,391st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Derby Leyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in West Derby Leyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Leyfield was down 9% on the year before: 505 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 554 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Derby Leyfield?
About 7,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Derby Leyfield?
West Derby Leyfield 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.