Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canning Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norwood , and the 251st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Canning Road (PR9 7SN) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 38.0% lower than the Norwood average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canning Road (PR9 7SN), the main crime hotspot is near Rosebery Street. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Rosebery Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rosebery Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosebery Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rosebery Street | Under investigation |
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