Liverpool Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Liverpool's crime rate stood at 12.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 58.4% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects a city where violent crimes dominate the landscape, accounting for 35% of all recorded incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes (32%). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 62% above the UK average, a disparity that may be partly explained by Liverpool's status as a major urban centre with a history of socioeconomic challenges. Anti-social behaviour (10.5% of total crimes) and drugs (10% of total crimes) also contributed significantly to the city's elevated rates, with both categories far exceeding national averages by 3% and 329% respectively. Seasonal factors may have compounded these trends, as October's darker evenings and Halloween-related activity could have increased opportunities for violent and disorderly conduct. The city's crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK's broader decline in violent crime, suggesting that localised issues—such as the presence of high-traffic areas, transient populations, or systemic underinvestment in certain neighbourhoods—may be exacerbating the problem. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime rose modestly, their impact was overshadowed by the persistent dominance of violent offences, which likely contributes to the city's overall higher crime rate compared to the national average.

Violent crimes accounted for 35% of all incidents in October 2025, significantly outpacing property crimes (32%) and far exceeding the UK average for violence and sexual offences by 62%. This imbalance may partly explain the city's elevated overall crime rate. Burglary surged by 75.2% compared to September, rising from 105 to 184 incidents—a sharp increase that could reflect seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the holiday period. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, climbing 65.9% to 73 incidents, linked to the start of the academic year and increased cycling in the city. Conversely, theft from the person decreased by 7.1% to 65 incidents, a minor but noteworthy drop that contrasts with the UK average, where this category is 29% below Liverpool's rate. These shifts highlight the city's complex crime profile, where certain categories—like drugs and anti-social behaviour—remain high, with the latter increasing by 31.4% to 649 incidents.

Liverpool's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 12.2 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% increase from the previous month's 11.3 per 1,000. This places the city 58.4% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that persists despite national efforts to reduce crime. Daily crime figures for October averaged 200 incidents per day, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 82 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is stark, it does not necessarily reflect daily safety, as some crime types—such as burglary and anti-social behaviour—peak during specific hours or seasons. The population context underscores the scale: in a city of 508,961 people, the rate highlights systemic challenges in addressing crime, particularly in densely populated or economically disadvantaged areas. The increase from September may partly explain the rise, as October's shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity could have influenced patterns of violence and disorder.