Canning Neighbourhood Policing Team — Merseyside Police

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Recorded crime — June 2026

144 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (110): ▲ 34 (31%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

Shoplifting37 · 26%
Violence and sexual offences32 · 22%
Drugs23 · 16%
Anti-social behaviour12 · 8%
Public order11 · 8%
Vehicle crime6 · 4%
Other theft5 · 3%
Criminal damage and arson4 · 3%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

105 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

Unable to prosecute suspect41 · 39%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified32 · 30%
Awaiting court outcome23 · 22%
Local resolution6 · 6%
Further investigation is not in the public interest2 · 2%
Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 1%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

We are responding to community concerns linked to drug activity in several areas of the ward. Over the last month we are aware of reports of drug dealing taking place from residential properties in the northern end of the ward towards Crown Street.

We continue to work closely with a range of partner agencies, including Housing Associations, as part of a coordinated multi-agency approach to address concerns within the area. Neighbourhood officers have been actively engaging with residents, business owners and community representatives while on patrol to better understand local concerns, address issues affecting the community, and gather valuable information and intelligence. A number of proactive operations have been conducted, with officers carrying out both high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols to deter criminal and anti-social behaviour and identify those responsible for causing harm within the community. Information provided by residents, businesses and community groups plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, build intelligence and take positive action. We continue to work alongside partner agencies, schools and local organisations to respond robustly to reports of crime and anti-social behaviour, using appropriate powers and legislation where necessary. We encourage all residents and businesses to report incidents of anti-social behaviour. Reports help us build an accurate picture of ongoing issues and may support the use of measures such as Community Protection Notices to address behaviour that negatively impacts the local community. If you have information about drug dealing or related criminality in the area, you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/pre-form To report crime or anti-social behaviour, please contact police via 101, or 999 in an emergency. Reports can also be submitted online or in person at your local General Enquiry Office at Admiral Street Police Station or St Anne Street Police Station.

Set: 2026-06-01