Crime in West Derby Muirhead: statistics, rates and trends
150 crimes were recorded in West Derby Muirhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Derby Muirhead at a glance
- Crime trends in West Derby Muirhead
- Types of crime in West Derby Muirhead
- West Derby Muirhead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Derby Muirhead
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Derby Muirhead
- Population and deprivation in West Derby Muirhead
- Questions about crime in West Derby Muirhead
- About this data
150 crimes were recorded in West Derby Muirhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 55 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Derby Muirhead has the 3,559th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Derby Muirhead | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 150 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,076 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Derby Muirhead was highest in the year to July 2018 (310 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (150). Over the whole period it fell 52%, 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 | 150 | 36.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 183 | 44.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 170 | 41.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 218 | 53.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 192 | 47.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 239 | 58.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 251 | 61.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 254 | 62.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 76.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Derby Muirhead 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-31%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.7 | 0.30 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -12% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.9 | 0.90 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -8% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.0 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +500% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.2 | 0.19 | -38% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Derby Muirhead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Derby Muirhead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Derby Muirhead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Derby Muirhead recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Derby Muirhead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Derby Muirhead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than 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.
Drugs in West Derby Muirhead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Derby Muirhead recorded 12 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Derby Muirhead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Derby Muirhead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Derby Muirhead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Derby Muirhead recorded 8 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Derby Muirhead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Derby Muirhead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Derby Muirhead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Derby Muirhead recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Derby Muirhead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Derby Muirhead recorded 5 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 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Derby Muirhead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Derby Muirhead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Derby Muirhead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Derby Muirhead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Derby Muirhead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Derby Muirhead recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Derby Muirhead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Derby Muirhead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Muirhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Green | 1,577 | 87.9 | +139% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 395 | 81.9 | +123% |
| Croxteth | 638 | 113.0 | +207% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | +134% |
| Croxteth Country Park | 294 | 42.1 | +14% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | +194% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | +76% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | +134% |
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 Muirhead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hornspit Lane | 26 |
| On or near Fordlea Road | 22 |
| On or near Newby Grove | 17 |
| On or near Furness Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Parkside Drive | 6 |
| On or near Kerman Close | 5 |
| On or near Keybank Road | 5 |
| On or near Stowford Close | 5 |
| On or near Walney Road | 5 |
| On or near Cheldon Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Derby Muirhead 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 | 50 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 28.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
West Derby Muirhead has an estimated population of 4,076. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Derby Muirhead sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Derby Muirhead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is West Derby Muirhead a safe place to live?
West Derby Muirhead recorded 36.8 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 Muirhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in West Derby Muirhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Muirhead was down 18% on the year before: 150 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 183 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Derby Muirhead?
West Derby Muirhead 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 Muirhead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.