Crime Rates at Morston Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PZ

Morston Avenue area has the 25th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield , and the 110th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Morston Avenue (L32 9PZ) in the last 12 months was 129.3 per 1,000 residents and was 51.9% higher than the Cherryfield average (85.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 72.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morston Avenue (L32 9PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Morston Crescent. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.