Crime in Blundellsands: statistics, rates and trends
668 crimes were recorded in Blundellsands in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blundellsands at a glance
- Crime trends in Blundellsands
- Types of crime in Blundellsands
- Blundellsands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blundellsands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blundellsands
- Demographics of Blundellsands
- Questions about crime in Blundellsands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (157) and public order (70) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blundellsands | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 668 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,477 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blundellsands peaked in the year to August 2021 (775 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (501). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 668 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 556 | 48.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 501 | 43.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 606 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 646 | 56.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 775 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 707 | 61.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 580 | 50.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 717 | 62.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (61% below) and vehicle crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 55 and anti-social behaviour rose from 111 to 157, while drugs fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 17.9 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Public order | 70 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +139% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blundellsands; the highest is Linacre, Sefton (208.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Victoria, Sefton (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blundellsands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | -16% |
| Manor | 915 | 69.0 | +18% |
| Church | 1,196 | 96.9 | +67% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | +65% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | +66% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +146% |
| Linacre | 2,896 | 208.3 | +258% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Blundellsands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Green” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Green | 135 |
| On or near Church Road | 40 |
| On or near The Serpentine | 34 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Ward Road | 25 |
| On or near Cooks Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Endsleigh Road | 15 |
| On or near Mariners Road | 12 |
| On or near Back Bridge Road | 10 |
Of the 511 crimes in Blundellsands with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 203 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Blundellsands has an estimated population of 11,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blundellsands average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blundellsands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blundellsands a safe place to live?
Blundellsands recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blundellsands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Blundellsands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blundellsands was up 20% on the year before: 668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 556 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blundellsands?
About 11,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blundellsands?
Blundellsands is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.