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Crime in Kirkdale

Kirkdale had 674 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% above the middle Liverpool area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

L4, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kirkdale

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165.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common284 in 3 months

Month by month

241 Mar 184 Apr 194 May 233 Jun 234 Jul 207 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28442%
anti-social behaviour7912%
criminal damage629%
public order568%
drugs528%
shoplifting386%
theft325%
vehicle crime264%

Kirkdale against Liverpool

TypeKirkdale per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence69.844.9▲ 25%
Burglary32.5–
Vehicle crime6.43.9▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour19.413▲ 23%
Theft and robbery11.18.4▼ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Liverpool389.1▼ 4%
Vauxhall361.7▲ 4%
Everton230.8▲ 6%
Walton212.7▲ 5%
Bootle171.8▲ 9%
Kirkdale165.8▲ 9%
Anfield141.5▲ 12%
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 Kirkdale a safe area?

Kirkdale had about 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kirkdale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (284), followed by anti-social behaviour (79) and criminal damage (62).