Liverpool Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Liverpool during November 2023 were 126% above the UK average, marking a stark outlier in the city’s crime profile. This category, which includes disorderly conduct and anti-social behaviour, accounted for 10.3% of all reported crimes, though anti-social behaviour itself fell by 31% compared to the previous month. The overall crime rate for the month was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, placing Liverpool 53.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, contributing 34.5% of all reported incidents, a figure consistent with Liverpool’s status as a major city with a diverse population and high foot traffic in urban centres. Drug-related crimes, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, were 400% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in areas with significant nightlife and retail activity. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to spikes in public order and retail-related offences. The city’s urban density and transient populations could also explain the disproportionate rates of certain crimes compared to more rural or suburban areas.

November 2023 saw a 26.3% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 415 to 524 incidents, a shift that may be linked to seasonal demand or changes in law enforcement activity. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 39.5%, from 615 to 372, potentially due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather or improved security measures in car parks. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 31%, from 693 to 478, though this category remains 14% below the UK average. The city’s violent crime rate, at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, was 54% above the UK average, highlighting ongoing pressures in areas with high concentrations of public spaces and nightlife venues. For residents, the daily crime rate of 194 incidents per day underscores the need for vigilance, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during evening hours. Drug-related crimes, now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, are an outlier compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting a localised challenge that may require targeted interventions.

Liverpool’s November 2023 crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 7.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 12.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 87 residents, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-87—a stark contrast to the UK average of 1-in-133. Daily crime statistics reveal 194 crimes reported each day, a number that, while lower than October, still reflects the city’s status as a high-crime urban area. When scaled to Liverpool’s population of 508,961, the 5,834 total crimes represent a density of crime that is 53.3% higher than the UK average, driven by categories such as violence, public order, and drugs. This disparity underscores the unique challenges faced by Liverpool compared to other UK areas, particularly in managing crime in densely populated urban zones with significant economic and social diversity. The 7.5% month-on-month decrease, though modest, may indicate the effectiveness of recent policing strategies or the natural ebb and flow of seasonal crime patterns.