Residents near Croxteth Hall are distressed by recent crimes, including a shooting and a playground fire.
A man was shot in Croxteth on Altcross Road yesterday. Residents heard a loud bang on Friday night. Some also reported motorbikes at night this week, riding around Croxteth Park.
Residents feel safer than before, though loud bikes and fireworks remain issues. Merseyside Police are working to stop this behavior. A man near the shooting said loud noises happen often, and fireworks are set off regularly.
He lived there for seventeen years without problems. He now lets his son ride his bike as it is much safer in the area. Others note kids ride bikes around here often, and some feel the area lacks opportunities for youth.
Electric bikes replaced scrambler bikes; they’re quieter, so it’s a small issue. One man said kids need things to do and mentioned Gary Rothwell’s motocross success. He wants a track built for local kids.
Croxteth has had problems before. The playground fire in 2023 hurt many, and they reopened it in the summer of 2024. Police made no arrests related to the fire.
Croxteth Park holds Croxteth Hall, once home to the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton. Now it is a large public park for all.
Stephen Guy is involved with local groups, and he mentioned the vandalized play area years ago. Bikes and quads are still an issue, causing distress to locals.
He wants more security in the park and believes it is not just a problem for Croxteth Park. He remembers the last Earl of Sefton, when certain areas were off-limits.
He said things are stable now, and young people need to be deterred from unacceptable behavior. Unacceptable behavior must be stopped so that recognition for the estate should grow. The park’s railway reopened last year.
He thinks the park is truly fascinating and could draw visitors to the city. A TV show could film there, telling good stories that engage future generations.
Inspector Chris Taylor understands the community’s distress and says police work to reduce these issues daily. They aim to find offenders when possible.
He urges parents to supervise youth and give police information about any issues. Reporting incidents is crucial for police patrols, letting them act quickly.
Call 999 for any crime happening now. Contact the police on social media or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Share information about the fire with police too.