Crime Rates at The Close, Walton, Liverpool, L9 1EX

The Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Walton , and the 616th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Close (L9 1EX) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 60.0% lower than the Walton average (153.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 46.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Close (L9 1EX), the main crime hotspot is near Prison. Police recorded 187 crimes here, including 96 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.