Liverpool Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Liverpool’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 34.2% of all reported crimes and 51% above the UK average. This category’s sharp divergence from national trends underscores the city’s ongoing challenges with interpersonal conflict, a pattern consistent with Liverpool’s history as a densely populated urban centre with high levels of transient populations. The overall crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents placed the city 50% above the UK average, driven by disproportionate spikes in drug-related offences (362% above UK average) and public order violations (96% above UK average). These figures align with seasonal rhythms: Bonfire Night events in late November and Black Friday shopping activity likely contributed to increased public disorder and retail crime. The city’s retail corridors, already prone to shoplifting (16% above UK average), may have seen heightened activity due to pre-Christmas promotions. Meanwhile, the relatively low burglary rate (3% below UK average) suggests that Liverpool’s housing stock, while historically vulnerable, may have seen recent improvements in security measures or policing focus. The data illustrates a combination between demographic pressures, economic factors, and seasonal events shaping the city’s crime profile.

November 2024 saw a 24.3% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 37 to 46 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect increased cycling during darker evenings or targeted thefts near university campuses. Robbery rates also climbed by 10%, with 66 incidents reported, potentially linked to late-night retail activity around the city’s high streets. Drug-related crimes rose by 8.8%, reaching 583 incidents, a figure 362% above the UK average. This surge could indicate heightened drug trade activity in areas with concentrated nightlife or persistent socioeconomic challenges. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 19.6% to 654, due to increased community engagement during the month or temporary deterrents from seasonal events. The 19.2% drop in weapon possession offences (from 52 to 42) may signal successful policing efforts or reduced gang activity in certain neighbourhoods. The city’s burglary rate remained 3% below the UK average at 143 incidents, a contrast to the sharp increases in other categories that suggests targeted crime prevention strategies in residential areas.

Liverpool’s crime rate in November 2024 (11.4 per 1,000) represented a 2.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.7 per 1,000, a modest but notable shift. Over the 30-day period, this translated to 193 crimes per day—an average that, while concerning, remained consistent with the city’s historical patterns of seasonal fluctuation. When contextualised against the local population of 508,961 residents, the monthly exposure figure of one crime per 88 residents highlights the persistent visibility of crime in everyday life. This rate is particularly stark when compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring Liverpool’s position as a city with significantly higher crime levels than the national norm. For residents, the daily crime context means that the likelihood of encountering a crime is roughly double that of the average UK resident. While the month-on-month decline suggests some short-term moderation, the overall trajectory remains well above national benchmarks, reflecting long-term structural challenges in policing, economic opportunity, and community cohesion that require sustained attention.