Merseyside Police

Is Liscard Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 4,772 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,772 Crimes (last 36 months)
41.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑20.4% 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 36 months — 4,772 total crimes recorded in Liscard

Violent Crime
2,114 44.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
531 11.1%
Public Order
501 10.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
488 10.2%
Drugs
237 5%
Other Theft
236 4.9%
Shoplifting
220 4.6%
Burglary
117 2.5%
Vehicle Crime
115 2.4%
Other Crime
93 1.9%
Possession of Weapons
37 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
35 0.7%
Robbery
33 0.7%
Theft from Person
15 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Liscard — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liscard safe?

Liscard has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,765 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 20.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Liscard are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Liscard in the last 12 months?

1,765 crimes were recorded in Liscard 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 20.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,466 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 2,114 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Liscard?

The most common crime in Liscard is Violent Crime, with 2,114 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 119.8% 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 Liscard increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Liscard is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 20.4% — from 1,466 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,765 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 Liscard?

Liscard 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 Liscard compare to the Merseyside Police average?

Liscard has a safety score of 4/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Liscard 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 Liscard?

41.2% of crimes recorded in Liscard 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 Liscard?

2,114 violent crimes were recorded in Liscard in the last 12 months — representing 119.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 531 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 Liscard last updated?

The crime data for Liscard 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 Liscard with other areas?

You can compare Liscard 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.