Crime in Yew Tree: statistics, rates and trends
1,018 crimes were recorded in Yew Tree in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (484), anti-social behaviour (151) and public order (88) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Yew Tree | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,018 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.6 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,627 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yew Tree peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,354 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (944). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,018 | 80.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 944 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,088 | 86.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,210 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,354 | 107.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,304 | 103.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,217 | 96.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,006 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,084 | 85.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yew Tree recorded notably more drugs (67% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (55% below) and other theft (40% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 40 to 69 and anti-social behaviour rose from 118 to 151, while other crime fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 484 | 38.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.5 | 3.3 | +72% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.9 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yew Tree; the highest is Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park (100.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yew Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | +4% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -18% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 605 | 100.0 | +24% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | +5% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -58% |
| Croxteth Country Park | 296 | 42.3 | -47% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | -2% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Yew Tree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Princess Drive” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Princess Drive | 62 |
| On or near Woodford Road | 37 |
| On or near Kettering Close | 32 |
| On or near Deysbrook Lane | 31 |
| On or near Baron'S Hey | 30 |
| On or near Callington Close | 29 |
| On or near Fincham Road | 28 |
| On or near Nevitte Close | 28 |
| On or near Aspes Road | 24 |
| On or near Max Road | 24 |
Of the 867 crimes in Yew Tree with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Yew Tree has an estimated population of 12,627 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yew Tree average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Yew Tree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Yew Tree a safe place to live?
Yew Tree recorded 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Yew Tree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 484 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Yew Tree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yew Tree was up 8% on the year before: 1,018 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 944 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yew Tree?
About 12,627 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yew Tree?
Yew Tree 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.