Crime in Church, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,196 crimes were recorded in Church, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Church, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Church, Sefton
- Types of crime in Church, Sefton
- Church, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Church, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Church, Sefton
- Demographics of Church, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Church, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (577), anti-social behaviour (114) and public order (111) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Church, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,196 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,338 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Church, Sefton of any year here (1,196 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,196 | 96.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,297 | 105.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,441 | 116.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,695 | 137.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,785 | 144.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,665 | 134.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 127.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,644 | 133.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,599 | 129.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
Compared with England and Wales, Church, Sefton recorded notably more drugs (91% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (37% above the national rate) and public order (35% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (80% below) and vehicle crime (45% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 59 to 21 and vehicle crime fell from 47 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 46.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 111 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Drugs | 77 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Church, Sefton; the highest is Linacre, Sefton (208.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Victoria, Sefton (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | -50% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | -1% |
| Blundellsands | 668 | 58.2 | -40% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | -1% |
| Linacre | 2,896 | 208.3 | +115% |
| Manor | 915 | 69.0 | -29% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | -20% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Church, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Durham Road” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Durham Road | 53 |
| On or near South Road | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Duke Street | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Sandy Road | 25 |
| On or near Deacon Close | 24 |
| On or near Sandown Road | 24 |
| On or near Knightsway | 22 |
| On or near Murat Grove | 21 |
Of the 1,082 crimes in Church, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 518 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Church, Sefton has an estimated population of 12,338 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Church, Sefton average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Church, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Church, Sefton a safe place to live?
Church, Sefton recorded 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Church, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Church, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church, Sefton was down 8% on the year before: 1,196 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Church, Sefton?
About 12,338 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Church, Sefton?
Church, Sefton 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.