Bootle is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Merseyside, and is the second most dangerous overall out of Merseyside's 39 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bootle in 2021 was 150 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Merseyside's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the Merseyside rate of 105 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bootle is among the top 5 most dangerous medium-sized towns, and the 163rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, Bootle was the worst MediumTown.ToInlineText() in Merseyside for bicycle theft, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Bootle residents, when it was Merseyside's most dangerous MediumTown.ToInlineText() for burglary, recording 27 crimes at a rate of 0.51 per 1,000 residents. Bootle recorded 61 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2021, making its crime rate of 1.2 the worst MediumTown.ToInlineText() for criminal damage and arson in Merseyside that month.
The most common crimes in Bootle are violence and sexual offences, with 3,615 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 68. This is 23% higher than 2020's figure of 2,785 offences and a difference of 15.71 from 2020's crime rate of 53. Bootle's least common crime is theft from the person, with 49 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 27% from 2020's figure of 36 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Bootle is 66% higher than the North West and 52% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Bootle represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150 | 7,935 |
| 2020 | 124 | 6,561 |
| 2019 | 124 | 6,570 |
| 2018 | 122 | 6,423 |
| 2017 | 109 | 5,743 |
| 2016 | 94 | 4,958 |
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| Bootle | Merseyside | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,261 | 23.87 | 27,408 | 19.18 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 80 | 1.51 | 1,687 | 1.18 | 22% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 323 | 6.11 | 6,897 | 4.83 | 21% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 799 | 15.12 | 14,463 | 10.12 | 33% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 578 | 10.94 | 11,488 | 8.04 | 27% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 156 | 2.95 | 3,236 | 2.26 | 23% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 376 | 7.12 | 7,644 | 5.35 | 25% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 57 | 1.08 | 1,162 | 0.81 | 25% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,106 | 20.93 | 21,556 | 15.08 | 28% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 59 | 1.12 | 1,189 | 0.83 | 26% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 385 | 7.29 | 6,050 | 4.23 | 42% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 49 | 0.93 | 1,918 | 1.34 | 44% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 352 | 6.66 | 6,410 | 4.48 | 33% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,615 | 68.42 | 65,746 | 46.00 | 33% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thackeray Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Carr Meadow Hey | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Boundary Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Back Stanley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other crime | On or near Sherborne Avenue | Further action is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pinetree Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ripon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Hawthorne Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Almond'S Turn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Staley Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Carlisle Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Lunt Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Hampshire Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Caspian Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Glover'S Lane | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Fernhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Meadway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Boundary Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Dacre Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 30 | 25 | 34 | 24 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | Safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Public Order | 11 | 12 | 14 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.98 | 1.2 | 0.68 | 0.93 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 44 | 49 | 53 | 68 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Bootle that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle South Recreation Ground | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 9 | 6 | 3.6 |
Bootle South is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Bootle, followed by Bootle North in second place, and Netherton South as the third most dangerous area. Bootle's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Litherland South, Netherton North, and Orrell.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle East | 1,072 | 124 | Fourth |
| Bootle North | 1,342 | 191 | Second |
| Bootle South | 2,080 | 286 | First |
| Litherland South | 468 | 71 | Seventh |
| Netherton North | 653 | 108 | Fifth |
| Netherton South | 1,031 | 150 | Third |
| Orrell | 713 | 101 | Sixth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Bootle for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Litherland South (70) | Bootle South (270) |
| Bicycle Theft | Orrell (5) | Bootle South (22) |
| Burglary | Netherton North (21) | Bootle South (92) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Litherland South (52) | Bootle South (147) |
| Drugs | Litherland South (34) | Bootle North (118) |
| Other Crime | Orrell (12) | Bootle South (37) |
| Other Theft | Litherland South (13) | Bootle South (127) |
| Possession of Weapons | Netherton North (2) | Bootle South (14) |
| Public Order | Litherland South (58) | Bootle South (316) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Litherland South (1) | Bootle South (17) |
| Shoplifting | Netherton North (1) | Bootle South (248) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Litherland South (1) | Bootle South (23) |
| Vehicle Crime | Netherton North (19) | Litherland South (63) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Litherland South (179) | Bootle South (856) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bootle change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Bootle saw a 233% increase in possession of weapons. Bootle saw a large fall in bicycle theft during April, when it fell by 75% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +22% | +61% | +115% | +31% | +25% | +4% | +39% | +62% | +47% | +57% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | -75% | -63% | +150% | -56% | +117% | +167% | +75% | +8% | -50% |
| Burglary | +79% | +4% | -41% | -28% | -3% | +29% | +6% | -18% | +44% | +78% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +21% | -41% | -14% | -13% | -44% | +3% | +14% | -7% | +6% | -2% |
| Drugs | +31% | +77% | +179% | +8% | -64% | -56% | +2% | +15% | +19% | - |
| Other Crime | -31% | -44% | -25% | +11% | -13% | -30% | -9% | +73% | +9% | -17% |
| Other Theft | -38% | -59% | +4% | -19% | -21% | +21% | +7% | -65% | +18% | -16% |
| Possession of Weapons | +100% | +20% | +75% | -25% | -44% | -13% | +233% | -67% | -63% | -33% |
| Public Order | +74% | +23% | -8% | +59% | +8% | +18% | +7% | +12% | +22% | +14% |
| Robbery | -29% | -33% | +200% | -57% | - | - | -20% | +40% | - | +50% |
| Shoplifting | +33% | -31% | -44% | -46% | -45% | -15% | -34% | -17% | -4% | - |
| Theft From the Person | -33% | - | - | - | +150% | - | -29% | -17% | -50% | -25% |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | -38% | -31% | -4% | -38% | -12% | -34% | +18% | -54% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +0% | +12% | +18% | -6% | +3% | +5% | +22% | -14% | -6% | +18% |
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