Crime in West Derby Muirhead: statistics, rates and trends
137 crimes were recorded in West Derby Muirhead in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Derby Muirhead
- Questions about crime in West Derby Muirhead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (42), anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage and arson (14) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,675th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | West Derby Muirhead | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 137 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.6 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,076 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Derby Muirhead of any year here (137 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 137 | 33.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 192 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 165 | 40.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 204 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 218 | 53.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 217 | 53.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 249 | 61.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 266 | 65.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 305 | 74.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 88 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 10.3 | 34.2 | -52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than West Derby Muirhead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Derby Muirhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | +163% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | +150% |
| Croxteth | 643 | 113.9 | +239% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | +151% |
| Croxteth Country Park | 296 | 42.3 | +26% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | +218% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | +96% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 688 | 86.6 | +158% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in West Derby Muirhead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hornspit Lane” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hornspit Lane | 23 |
| On or near Fordlea Road | 22 |
| On or near Newby Grove | 19 |
| On or near Furness Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Parkside Drive | 6 |
| On or near Kerman Close | 5 |
| On or near Stowford Close | 5 |
| On or near Walney Road | 5 |
| On or near Elwick Drive | 4 |
| On or near Hawkshead Avenue | 4 |
Of the 115 crimes in West Derby Muirhead with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
West Derby Muirhead has an estimated population of 4,076 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%) and more home ownership (83%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Derby Muirhead average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Derby Muirhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Derby Muirhead a safe place to live?
West Derby Muirhead recorded 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,675th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Derby Muirhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 42 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in West Derby Muirhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Derby Muirhead was down 29% on the year before: 137 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Derby Muirhead?
About 4,076 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Derby Muirhead?
West Derby Muirhead 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.