Merseyside Police

Is Festival Gardens Safe?

Crime statistics for Festival Gardens. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 739 crimes
12 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

739 Crimes (last 12 months)
35.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑161.1% 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 — 739 total crimes recorded in Festival Gardens

Violent Crime
275 37.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
80 10.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
72 9.7%
Shoplifting
65 8.8%
Public Order
59 8%
Drugs
56 7.6%
Other Theft
39 5.3%
Vehicle Crime
28 3.8%
Burglary
23 3.1%
Other Crime
14 1.9%
Robbery
11 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
9 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.5%
Theft from Person
4 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Festival Gardens — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Festival Gardens safe?

Festival Gardens has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 739 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 161.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Festival Gardens are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Festival Gardens in the last 12 months?

739 crimes were recorded in Festival Gardens 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 161.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (283 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 275 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Festival Gardens?

The most common crime in Festival Gardens is Violent Crime, with 275 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.2% 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 Festival Gardens increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Festival Gardens is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 161.1% — from 283 crimes in the previous 12 months to 739 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 Festival Gardens?

Festival Gardens 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 Festival Gardens compare to the Merseyside Police average?

Festival Gardens has a safety score of 12/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Festival Gardens 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 Festival Gardens?

35.8% of crimes recorded in Festival Gardens 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 Festival Gardens?

275 violent crimes were recorded in Festival Gardens in the last 12 months — representing 37.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 72 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 Festival Gardens last updated?

The crime data for Festival Gardens 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 Festival Gardens with other areas?

You can compare Festival Gardens 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.