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Crime in Woolton

Woolton had 912 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% below the middle Liverpool area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

L25, Liverpool · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolton

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65.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common369 in 3 months

Month by month

273 Mar 246 Apr 274 May 312 Jun 323 Jul 277 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence36940%
public order11913%
anti-social behaviour10712%
criminal damage738%
shoplifting566%
theft425%
drugs394%
vehicle crime344%

Woolton against Liverpool

TypeWoolton per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence26.344.9▲ 15%
Burglary2.12.5▲ 71%
Vehicle crime2.43.9▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour7.613▼ 3%
Theft and robbery4.58.40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hunts Cross90.9▲ 13%
Gateacre89.9▲ 4%
Allerton71.5▲ 18%
Netherley66.9▲ 18%
Woolton65.1▲ 15%
Belle Vale60.8▲ 17%
Childwall42.3▲ 5%
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 Woolton a safe area?

Woolton had about 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (369), followed by public order (119) and anti-social behaviour (107).