Crime in Liverpool City Centre

If you are contemplating moving to Liverpool City Centre then it is likely that crime statistics are crossing your mind. Rightly so, as your safety and the safety of your family should be paramount when choosing an area to live.

So, how does Liverpool fair for crime and how does it stack up against other major cities and its northern rivals? Are Liverpool City Centre schools safe for your children? What areas should you look to avoid when making the move? Read on to find out this and more.

Crime rate in Liverpool

Liverpool has historically had a bad rap in terms of crime and this reputation continues to this day. While crime may have been prevalent in Liverpool in the past, efforts are definitely being made to reduce the rate of crime and keep residents safe.

In fact, Liverpool’s crime rate frequently sits below the UK national average and in 2021 the crime rate decreased for:

Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Theft
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime

This is very progressive and shows an improvement in policing and living standards across the city centre.

The majority of the narrative that Liverpool is not safe comes from areas outside of the city. As a result of this, the crimes that occur here are often widely publicised and broadcast. Whereas residents that live in Liverpool and the wealth of tourists that travel to the city frequently praise it for its welcoming and hospitable atmosphere.

Liverpool City Centre crime comparisons

One way to ascertain whether Liverpool is a safe city or not is to compare it to other major areas across the UK. Liverpool and Merseyside rank safer than:

West Midlands
Greater Manchester
West Yorkshire
Cleveland (North East)

This information speaks for itself on the quality of life for people living in Liverpool City Centre, and you should not fear to live your life anywhere in the city.

There are many safe places to eat in Liverpool and have a quality night out as it is known as a city with a fantastic nightlife. Provided that you are taking any safety precautions that you would take anywhere else in the country, you and your family will be able to enjoy yourselves without worrying about being faced with danger or crime.

Local estate agents

At Lyons Estate Agents, we are proud to live and work in Liverpool. There really is no other city like ours and whenever we get to welcome a new family to our city we do so with a smile, glad in the knowledge that someone else is going to fall in love with the city that we call home.

If you want to find your dream property, then contact our experienced estate agency in Liverpool City and we can show you some properties that meet your needs and we think you will love.

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