Liverpool
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Liverpool safe?
Crime in Liverpool is much higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Liverpool has 11.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Liverpool is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 13.2 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 12.7 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 12.0 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 28017 53%
- Public order 8700 16%
- Drugs 6566 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 5957 11%
- Other theft 4256 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Liverpool has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Liverpool has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 95%
- Some flooding 4%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
28 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Liverpool has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
LiverpoolNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 4 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 4.5.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Liverpool?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Liverpool is currently High.
How does crime in Liverpool compare with England?
Crime in Liverpool is much higher than the England rate. Liverpool has 11.2 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Liverpool is safe?
No. These figures are for Liverpool as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Liverpool?
This Liverpool page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report