Crime in Duke's: statistics, rates and trends
3,053 crimes were recorded in Duke's in the 12 months to August 2026, 207.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,068), shoplifting (405) and anti-social behaviour (371) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 181st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Duke's | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,053 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 207.9 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,684 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Duke's peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,622 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,771). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,053 | 207.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,324 | 226.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,193 | 217.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,364 | 229.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,622 | 246.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,211 | 218.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,771 | 188.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,288 | 223.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,373 | 229.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 260 |
| July 2026 | 305 |
| June 2026 | 257 |
| May 2026 | 263 |
| April 2026 | 267 |
| March 2026 | 234 |
| February 2026 | 225 |
| January 2026 | 226 |
| December 2025 | 247 |
| November 2025 | 229 |
| October 2025 | 254 |
| September 2025 | 286 |
Compared with England and Wales, Duke's recorded notably more drugs (5.4 times the national rate), public order (3.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 273 to 371, while burglary fell from 87 to 49 and shoplifting fell from 566 to 405.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,068 | 72.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 405 | 27.6 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 371 | 25.3 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 368 | 25.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 259 | 17.6 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Other theft | 167 | 11.4 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -44% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.4 | 1.7 | -23% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Duke's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 216 |
| On or near Supermarket | 206 |
| On or near Glebe Place | 159 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 147 |
| On or near Southport | 131 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 110 |
| On or near West Street | 108 |
| On or near Union Street | 76 |
| On or near Nevill Street | 75 |
| On or near Coronation Walk | 74 |
Of the 2,682 crimes in Duke's with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 371 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 946 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 798 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 290 | 10.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 260 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 145 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 110 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Duke's has an estimated population of 14,684 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and more households without a car (38%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Duke's average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Duke's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Duke's a safe place to live?
Duke's recorded 207.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 181st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Duke's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,068 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (405).
Is crime in Duke's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Duke's was down 8% on the year before: 3,053 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Duke's?
About 14,684 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Duke's?
Duke's 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.