Merseyside Police

Is Duke's Safe?

Crime statistics for Duke's. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 2,753 crimes
12 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,753 Crimes (last 12 months)
32.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓19.4% 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 — 2,753 total crimes recorded in Duke's

Violent Crime
968 35.2%
Shoplifting
427 15.5%
Public Order
350 12.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
243 8.8%
Drugs
238 8.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
149 5.4%
Other Theft
134 4.9%
Burglary
58 2.1%
Vehicle Crime
48 1.7%
Robbery
34 1.2%
Other Crime
31 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
26 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
26 0.9%
Theft from Person
21 0.8%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Duke's — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke's safe?

Duke's has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,753 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 19.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Duke's are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Duke's in the last 12 months?

2,753 crimes were recorded in Duke's in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 19.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,417 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 968 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Duke's?

The most common crime in Duke's is Violent Crime, with 968 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.2% 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 Duke's increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Duke's is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 19.4% — from 3,417 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,753 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Duke's?

Duke's has a safety score of 12 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 Duke's compare to the Merseyside Police average?

Duke's has a safety score of 12/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Duke's is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Duke's?

32.1% of crimes recorded in Duke's 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 Duke's?

968 violent crimes were recorded in Duke's in the last 12 months — representing 35.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 243 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 Duke's last updated?

The crime data for Duke's 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 Duke's with other areas?

You can compare Duke's 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.