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Crime in West Derby

West Derby had 229 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Liverpool area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

L12, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Derby

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76.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 55 Apr 58 May 79 Jun 88 Jul 62 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9541%
anti-social behaviour2812%
public order2410%
criminal damage136%
shoplifting136%
drugs115%
theft115%
other crime94%

West Derby against Liverpool

TypeWest Derby per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence31.744.9▲ 30%
Burglary1.32.5–
Vehicle crime33.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.413▲ 56%
Theft and robbery7.38.4▲ 83%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tuebrook213.5▲ 31%
Stoneycroft193▲ 28%
Norris Green115.4▲ 16%
Clubmoor108.8▲ 20%
Dovecot89.6▲ 12%
West Derby76.5▲ 29%
Knotty Ash67.4▼ 11%
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 West Derby a safe area?

West Derby had about 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Derby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and public order (24).