Crime in Ainsdale: statistics, rates and trends
660 crimes were recorded in Ainsdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ainsdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Ainsdale
- Types of crime in Ainsdale
- Ainsdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ainsdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ainsdale
- Population and deprivation in Ainsdale
- Questions about crime in Ainsdale
- About this data
660 crimes were recorded in Ainsdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ainsdale has the 2,977th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ainsdale | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 660 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.2 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,896 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ainsdale was highest in the year to July 2022 (988 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (660). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 660 | 51.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 664 | 51.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 726 | 56.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 823 | 63.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 988 | 76.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 944 | 73.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 932 | 72.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 987 | 76.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 942 | 73.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ainsdale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+84%) and shoplifting (+53%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-54%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 22.7 | 0.66 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 5.6 | 0.67 | +53% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.6 | 0.67 | +84% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +11% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +5% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -19% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.26 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ainsdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ainsdale recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ainsdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ainsdale recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ainsdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ainsdale recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ainsdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ainsdale recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ainsdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ainsdale recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ainsdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ainsdale recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ainsdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ainsdale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ainsdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ainsdale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ainsdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ainsdale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ainsdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ainsdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ainsdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ainsdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ainsdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ainsdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ainsdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ainsdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ainsdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ainsdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ainsdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ainsdale.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ainsdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 68 |
| On or near Bowness Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Brookdale | 24 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near Rose Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Segar'S Lane | 17 |
| On or near Heathfield Road | 16 |
| On or near Mary Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Bradshaw'S Lane | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ainsdale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
Ainsdale has an estimated population of 12,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ainsdale sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ainsdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Ainsdale a safe place to live?
Ainsdale recorded 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ainsdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Ainsdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ainsdale was almost unchanged on the year before: 660 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ainsdale?
Ainsdale is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ainsdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.