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Crime in Kensington

Kensington had 1,044 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 196.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% above the middle Liverpool area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

L7, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kensington

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196.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common426 in 3 months

Month by month

298 Mar 285 Apr 322 May 339 Jun 354 Jul 351 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence42641%
drugs11611%
public order10310%
anti-social behaviour888%
criminal damage757%
theft757%
shoplifting414%
burglary303%

Kensington against Liverpool

TypeKensington per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence80.244.9▲ 15%
Burglary5.62.5▲ 30%
Vehicle crime4.53.9▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour16.613▲ 91%
Theft and robbery22.68.4▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fairfield281.5▲ 25%
Elm Park244.9▲ 23%
Everton230.8▲ 6%
Tuebrook213.5▲ 31%
Kensington196.6▲ 15%
Georgian Quarter190.7▲ 14%
Edge Hill173▲ 13%
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 Kensington a safe area?

Kensington had about 196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kensington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (426), followed by drugs (116) and public order (103).