Crime in Blundellsands: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Blundellsands in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Blundellsands
- Questions about crime in Blundellsands
- About this data
657 crimes were recorded in Blundellsands in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 204 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blundellsands has the 2,728th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blundellsands | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 657 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.2 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,477 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blundellsands was highest in the year to July 2021 (760 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (499). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 657 | 57.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 563 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 499 | 43.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 622 | 54.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 661 | 57.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 760 | 66.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 692 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 598 | 52.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 722 | 62.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blundellsands 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 shoplifting (+104%) and other theft (+45%). The largest falls were in drugs (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +41% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +104% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +32% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -19% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +32% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +26% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Blundellsands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blundellsands recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blundellsands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blundellsands recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blundellsands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blundellsands recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blundellsands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blundellsands recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blundellsands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blundellsands recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blundellsands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blundellsands recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blundellsands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blundellsands recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blundellsands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blundellsands recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blundellsands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blundellsands recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blundellsands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blundellsands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blundellsands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blundellsands recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blundellsands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blundellsands recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blundellsands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blundellsands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blundellsands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blundellsands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blundellsands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blundellsands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blundellsands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 639 | 47.4 | -17% |
| Manor | 907 | 68.4 | +19% |
| Church | 1,209 | 98.0 | +71% |
| Ford | 1,401 | 97.4 | +70% |
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | +71% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +142% |
| Linacre | 2,866 | 206.1 | +260% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | +38% |
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 Blundellsands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Green | 128 |
| On or near Church Road | 39 |
| On or near The Serpentine | 38 |
| On or near Cooks Road | 25 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Ward Road | 22 |
| On or near Endsleigh Road | 13 |
| On or near Mariners Road | 12 |
| On or near Berwick Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blundellsands 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 | 193 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Blundellsands has an estimated population of 11,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blundellsands sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blundellsands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Blundellsands a safe place to live?
Blundellsands recorded 57.2 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 Blundellsands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Blundellsands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blundellsands was up 17% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 563 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blundellsands?
Blundellsands 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 Blundellsands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.