Merseyside Police

Is Wavertree Garden Suburb Safe?

Crime statistics for Wavertree Garden Suburb. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 851 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

851 Crimes (last 12 months)
31.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑122.2% 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 — 851 total crimes recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb

Violent Crime
339 39.8%
Shoplifting
86 10.1%
Public Order
85 10%
Anti-Social Behaviour
77 9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
75 8.8%
Other Theft
46 5.4%
Drugs
44 5.2%
Vehicle Crime
33 3.9%
Burglary
19 2.2%
Other Crime
15 1.8%
Bicycle Theft
12 1.4%
Robbery
10 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
7 0.8%
Theft from Person
3 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wavertree Garden Suburb — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wavertree Garden Suburb safe?

Wavertree Garden Suburb has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 851 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 122.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Wavertree Garden Suburb are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb in the last 12 months?

851 crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 122.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (383 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 339 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb?

The most common crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb is Violent Crime, with 339 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.8% 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wavertree Garden Suburb is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 122.2% — from 383 crimes in the previous 12 months to 851 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb?

Wavertree Garden Suburb has a safety score of 3 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb compare to the Merseyside Police average?

Wavertree Garden Suburb has a safety score of 3/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb?

31.2% of crimes recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb?

339 violent crimes were recorded in Wavertree Garden Suburb in the last 12 months — representing 39.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 77 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb last updated?

The crime data for Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 Wavertree Garden Suburb with other areas?

You can compare Wavertree Garden Suburb 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.