Crime in Derby, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,905 crimes were recorded in Derby, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Derby, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Derby, Sefton
- Types of crime in Derby, Sefton
- Derby, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Derby, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Derby, Sefton
- Demographics of Derby, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Derby, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (828), anti-social behaviour (224) and public order (161) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 652nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Derby, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,905 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.5 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,486 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Derby, Sefton peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,290 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,765). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,905 | 131.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,765 | 121.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,819 | 125.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,007 | 138.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,256 | 155.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,290 | 158.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,132 | 147.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,015 | 139.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,990 | 137.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 184 |
| July 2026 | 196 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 149 |
| November 2025 | 180 |
| October 2025 | 177 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Derby, Sefton recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), possession of weapons (71% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 100 and burglary rose from 33 to 52, while drugs fell from 173 to 134.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 828 | 57.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 15.5 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 161 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 134 | 9.3 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +58% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Derby, 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 Derby, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linacre | 2,896 | 208.3 | +58% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | -27% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | -41% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | -27% |
| Church | 1,196 | 96.9 | -26% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +9% |
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | -63% |
| Molyneux | 1,002 | 86.5 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Derby, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Stanley Road” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Stanley Road | 182 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 110 |
| On or near Ainsdale Road | 74 |
| On or near Wadham Road | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 46 |
| On or near Westminster Road | 41 |
| On or near Langdale Street | 39 |
| On or near Cedar Street | 38 |
Of the 1,681 crimes in Derby, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 747 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 432 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 152 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Derby, Sefton has an estimated population of 14,486 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (46%, against 23%), more social housing (30%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Derby, Sefton average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Derby, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Derby, Sefton a safe place to live?
Derby, Sefton recorded 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 652nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Derby, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 828 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in Derby, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derby, Sefton was up 8% on the year before: 1,905 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,765 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Derby, Sefton?
About 14,486 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Derby, Sefton?
Derby, 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.