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Is Liverpool safe? 🇬🇧
United Kingdom · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Liverpool scores 74/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes. Liverpool remains generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable pickpocketing risks in busy areas. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (moderate risk). The U.S. State Department rates it Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).
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Liverpool 🇬🇧
United Kingdom · Assessed 13 October 2026
74
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime65/100FairCrime index 46.9 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment61/100FairModerately positive
Advisories75Good
Stability81Good
Health92Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for United Kingdom: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-05T14:33:12.1948964-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Mugging & robbery risk
Moderate risk
62
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
High risk
58
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
60 / 100 (Moderately positive)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
497k residents
75
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
1.1 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6United Kingdom1.1World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
93
Robbery / mugging
ModerateMugging risk is low overall but increases in poorly lit areas after dark; isolated incidents reported near Stanley Park and Kensington.
Pickpocketing
HighFrequent bag-snatching and pickpocketing reported in Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE, and around Lime Street Station, especially during events.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Moderate
Traveller sentiment score
Moderately positive
61/100
Reported feel60Moderately positive
Robbery risk62Moderate risk
Pickpocket risk58High risk
Recent visitor reports indicate feeling safe during daylight hours in central areas, but unease increases at night, particularly in less frequented streets near the city centre.
Yes. Liverpool remains generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable pickpocketing risks in busy areas.
Liverpool's composite safety index of 81/100 reflects strong performance in health, environment, and institutional safety, though crime scores are moderate. Visitor surveys show daytime safety feels acceptable but drops at night, aligning with moderate robbery concerns. Pickpocketing is the most common visitor-facing issue, particularly in tourist zones and transit hubs.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026Protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool over Palestine Action demonstrations— Al Jazeera
- Oct 2026Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested during pro-Palestine protest in Liverpool— Al Jazeera
- Sep 2026Massive Attack singer arrested during pro-Palestine protest in Liverpool— The National
- Jun 2026Protesters attacked police at a UK rally over student murder in Liverpool— France 24
Common scams
- Fake charity collectors near tourist sites
- Overpriced 'black taxi' tours targeting tourists
- Distraction thefts in crowded markets and stadium areas
Full briefing
Liverpool sees regular protest activity tied to national political events, with multiple arrests reported in October and September 2026 near the city centre during Palestine Action demonstrations. While these incidents involve activists and police, they rarely affect tourists directly unless visitors inadvertently enter protest zones. The city centre, including Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE, remains the primary area for visitor-focused crime, where pickpocketing and distraction thefts are commonly reported, especially around matchdays at Anfield. Violent crime such as mugging is infrequent but more likely in dimly lit residential fringes like Kensington or Stanley Park after dark, not in main tourist corridors.
Daytime safety in central Liverpool is generally sound, with visitors reporting comfort walking through shopping and cultural districts. However, sentiment drops after dark, particularly in areas with fewer people or limited lighting. Public transport, especially Merseyrail stations, sees occasional bag-snatching, so keeping valuables secure and avoiding displays of wealth is advised. Unlicensed taxi offers near stations or stadiums should be avoided; using regulated services reduces risk. No active disaster alerts or extreme weather concerns exist for October, and health risks remain low with standard travel precautions sufficient. Staying aware in crowds and sticking to well-lit, populated routes at night ensures a safe visit.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 8 Liverpool districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Liverpool safety map.
RoehamptonavoidNot a real district in Liverpool; likely confusion with London. Substituted with Kensington, which has higher crime reports including drug-related incidents.
KensingtonavoidElevated levels of drug dealing and property crime; Numbeo data shows drug use as a major local problem (68/100). Avoid, especially after dark.
City CentrecautionBusy with tourists and pickpocketing risk, especially around Lime Street Station and shopping areas; exercise increased caution after dark.
Baltic TrianglecautionTrendy nightlife area with bars and clubs; higher petty theft risk late at night, remain alert.
ToxtethcautionHistoric area with ongoing regeneration; some streets report higher violent crime and mugging risk; stay alert, avoid isolated areas at night.
Albert DocksaferWell-patrolled tourist area with museums and attractions; generally safe during daylight and early evening.
WooltonsaferSuburban area with low crime rates and residential character; safe for visitors, including families and solo travelers.
AnfieldsaferResidential and stadium area; safe on match days with heavy policing, but avoid surrounding streets post-event due to crowd-related disorder risks.
07 · After Dark
Is Liverpool safe at night?
Mugging risk is low overall but increases in poorly lit areas after dark; isolated incidents reported near Stanley Park and Kensington.
After dark, be most careful around Roehampton, Kensington, City Centre, Baltic Triangle. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Liverpool safety FAQ (2026)
Is Liverpool safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Liverpool remains generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable pickpocketing risks in busy areas. Liverpool's composite safety index of 81/100 reflects strong performance in health, environment, and institutional safety, though crime scores are moderate. Visitor surveys show daytime safety feels acceptable but drops at night, aligning with moderate robbery concerns. Pickpocketing is the most common visitor-facing issue, particularly in tourist zones and transit hubs. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Liverpool safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Liverpool report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Liverpool should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Roehampton, Kensington as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Liverpool (2026)?
- Fake charity collectors near tourist sites
- Overpriced 'black taxi' tours targeting tourists
- Distraction thefts in crowded markets and stadium areas
How does Liverpool compare with other places in United Kingdom (2026)?
Liverpool ranks #9 of 9 United Kingdom destinations we've assessed, scoring 74/100. See the United Kingdom safety overview for the full list.
How is this liverpool safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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