Liverpool Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liverpool’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 11.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the city 53.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a major urban centre, where the concentration of population and economic activity often correlates with higher crime rates. The breakdown of offences reveals a stark contrast between the most common crime types and the UK average: violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000—54% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 126% higher than the national average, likely influenced by the convergence of events such as Bonfire Night and the start of the holiday shopping season. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes emerged as a particularly significant outlier, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—400% above the UK average—a figure that highlights the combination of local factors, including the city’s historical and contemporary challenges with substance abuse and illicit markets. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: the extended darkness of November evenings may contribute to increased public order incidents, while the surge in consumer activity around Black Friday could drive theft-related crimes. However, the data also shows a potential silver lining in the form of a 7.5% month-on-month decline in the overall crime rate, suggesting that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations may be at play. The city’s unique character—as a historically industrialised port city with a vibrant cultural scene—likely shapes these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be fully understood.

November 2023 saw a 26.3% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 415 to 524 incidents—a stark contrast to the 39.5% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 615 to 372. This shift in crime mix may partly reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the impact of Black Friday shopping on retail crime versus reduced traffic during the holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.5% of all reported crimes, and were 54% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.0%, from 693 to 478, a drop that could be linked to local initiatives or the quieter pace of late autumn, though further analysis is needed to confirm this connection. For residents, the 40% reduction in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly, even as overall rates remain elevated.

Liverpool's crime rate in November 2023 (11.5 per 1,000) marked a 7.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local crime dynamics. This monthly decline, while modest, aligns with broader patterns observed during late autumn, when seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and holiday-related activity may temporarily moderate certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the city recorded an average of 194 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised against Liverpool’s population of 508,961, equates to one reported crime for roughly every 87 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric offers a tangible snapshot of the frequency of crime, illustrating that while the rate remains elevated compared to the UK average, the pace of incidents has slowed slightly compared to the preceding month. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the need for targeted interventions, as even a modest reduction in crime can have meaningful impacts on community safety and perceptions of security.