Crime in Woolton Village: statistics, rates and trends
245 crimes were recorded in Woolton Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woolton Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Woolton Village
- Types of crime in Woolton Village
- Woolton Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woolton Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woolton Village
- Demographics of Woolton Village
- Questions about crime in Woolton Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), anti-social behaviour (47) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,851st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Woolton Village | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 245 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,498 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Woolton Village of any year here (245 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 245 | 54.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 337 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 350 | 77.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 486 | 108.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 367 | 81.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 369 | 82.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 72.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 402 | 89.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 431 | 95.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (32% below) and anti-social behaviour (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 27 and anti-social behaviour fell from 92 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 23.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 10.4 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 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 Woolton Village; the highest is Belle Vale, Liverpool (99.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woolton Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateacre | 230 | 37.3 | -32% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 935 | 77.7 | +43% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -48% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +9% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -23% |
| Belle Vale | 1,309 | 99.3 | +82% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | -39% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Woolton Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cheddar Close” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cheddar Close | 22 |
| On or near Mill Street | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Rosehill Court | 12 |
| On or near Hillcroft Road | 11 |
| On or near Allerton Road | 9 |
| On or near Evesham Close | 9 |
| On or near Rock Mount Close | 8 |
| On or near Rose Street | 8 |
| On or near St Mary'S Street | 8 |
Of the 198 crimes in Woolton Village with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 39.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Woolton Village has an estimated population of 4,498 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woolton Village average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Woolton Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woolton Village a safe place to live?
Woolton Village recorded 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,851st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woolton Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Woolton Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woolton Village was down 27% on the year before: 245 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woolton Village?
About 4,498 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woolton Village?
Woolton Village 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.