Is Speke Safe?
Crime statistics for Speke. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 6,122 total crimes recorded in Speke
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Speke — last 36 months
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Safest Areas Near Speke
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speke safe?
Speke has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,976 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Speke are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Speke in the last 12 months?
1,976 crimes were recorded in Speke 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 3.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,050 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 2,161 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Speke?
The most common crime in Speke is Violent Crime, with 2,161 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 109.4% 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 Speke increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Speke is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.6% — from 2,050 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,976 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Speke?
Speke has a safety score of 10 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 Speke compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Speke has a safety score of 10/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Speke 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 Speke?
48% of crimes recorded in Speke 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 Speke?
2,161 violent crimes were recorded in Speke in the last 12 months — representing 109.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 608 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 Speke last updated?
The crime data for Speke 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 Speke with other areas?
You can compare Speke 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.