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Crime in Cressington

Cressington had 159 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle Liverpool area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

L19, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cressington

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61.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common51 in 3 months

Month by month

48 Mar 35 Apr 39 May 63 Jun 52 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cressington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour5132%
violence4126%
drugs2013%
criminal damage138%
public order106%
vehicle crime74%
theft64%
burglary32%

Cressington against Liverpool

TypeCressington per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence15.944.9▲ 17%
Burglary1.22.5▼ 70%
Vehicle crime2.73.9–
Anti-social behaviour19.813▲ 168%
Theft and robbery3.58.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Garston100.1▲ 28%
Aigburth79.4▲ 10%
Allerton71.5▲ 18%
Otterspool63.8▼ 5%
Mossley Hill61.8▼ 5%
Cressington61.7▲ 30%
Grassendale61.1▲ 1%
See every Liverpool area ranked on the crime in Liverpool page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cressington a safe area?

Cressington had about 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cressington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (51), followed by violence (41) and drugs (20).