If you are considering making the move to Woolton in south Liverpool then you may be looking at places to eat in Woolton, or what the transport links are like there. You should also place a substantial focus on whether any area you are moving to is safe.
In Liverpool we have some fantastic communities and some of the loveliest people you could ever meet, but unfortunately crime happens everywhere you go. Fortunately, In Liverpool our crime rates are lower than some of the other urban areas of the north west.
So how about the crime in Woolton? How does this compare to other areas in Liverpool that you might be considering moving to? Read on to find out more.
Woolton crime rate
The best way to figure out whether Woolton is bad for crime or not is to look at the data and compare it with figures from other nearby areas.
In 2021, Woolton had 2822 crimes reported which works out as 8496 crimes per 100,000 residents. This number may sound high, but it’s important to point out that Woolton only has a population of 33,214, so this number is scaled up to account for per 100,000 of population.
By comparing this number to the data from other local areas you can get a good look at how Woolton shapes up in the community:
- Huyton – 5068 crimes, 12702 crimes per 100,000
- Wavertree – 3624 crimes, 12070 crimes per 100,000
- Aigburth – 2719 crimes, 11307 crimes per 100,000
- Garston – 2108 crimes, 8868 crimes per 100,000
- Woolton – 2822 crimes, 8496 crimes per 100,000
- Halewood – 1121 crimes, 7396 crimes per 100,000
- Allerton – 1575 crimes, 5594 crimes per 100,000
This places Woolton’s crime rate between Halewood and Garston, and in the lower half of its closest neighbours. You will notice that Woolton also actually had a lower crime rate per 100,000 population compared to Garston and Aigburth despite having more crimes overall.
Is Woolton safe?
In terms of South Liverpool, yes Woolton is a safer than average community. This can be worked out by comparing Woolton’s crime rate to the South Liverpool Metropolitan District B crime rate.
Woolton has a crime rate per 100,000 of 8496, whereas South Liverpool Metropolitan District B has a crime rate per 100,000 of 15748. This means that Woolton’s crime rate is almost half that of the average crime rate in South Liverpool.
This is helpful information if you are considering moving to Woolton with your family. There are also plenty of great Woolton schools that you can send your children to for a quality, and safe, education.
Woolton estate agents
We think Woolton is a fantastic choice of suburb for anyone looking to make the move to south Liverpool.
We find that Woolton has a great mix of urban and suburban features to suit just about everybody. The village centre has a range of shops and eateries yet with a more personal and close-knit feel than the city centre. However, Woolton is positioned well in terms of getting to the city centre and other local amenities such as Calderstones and Sefton Park.
To see what properties are for sale, contact our experienced estate agency in Woolton and we can direct you to properties that are perfect suited for you and your needs.
