Merseyside Police

Is City Centre North Safe?

Crime statistics for City Centre North. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 11,057 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

11,057 Crimes (last 12 months)
37.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑35.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 11,057 total crimes recorded in City Centre North

Violent Crime
3,023 27.3%
Drugs
1,985 18%
Shoplifting
1,589 14.4%
Public Order
1,107 10%
Anti-Social Behaviour
902 8.2%
Other Theft
692 6.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
429 3.9%
Vehicle Crime
326 2.9%
Other Crime
237 2.1%
Burglary
209 1.9%
Theft from Person
209 1.9%
Robbery
144 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
106 1%
Possession of Weapons
99 0.9%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for City Centre North — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City Centre North safe?

City Centre North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 11,057 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 35.8% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in City Centre North are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the last 12 months?

11,057 crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 35.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (8,144 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,023 incidents.

What is the most common crime in City Centre North?

The most common crime in City Centre North is Violent Crime, with 3,023 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in City Centre North increasing or decreasing?

Crime in City Centre North is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 35.8% — from 8,144 crimes in the previous 12 months to 11,057 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for City Centre North?

City Centre North has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does City Centre North compare to the Merseyside Police average?

City Centre North has a safety score of 4/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. City Centre North is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in City Centre North?

37.2% of crimes recorded in City Centre North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in City Centre North?

3,023 violent crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the last 12 months — representing 27.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 902 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for City Centre North last updated?

The crime data for City Centre North was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare City Centre North with other areas?

You can compare City Centre North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.