Crime in Ford: statistics, rates and trends
1,401 crimes were recorded in Ford in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
1,401 crimes were recorded in Ford in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 641 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ford has the 1,314th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ford | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,401 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.4 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,389 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ford was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,842 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,265). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,401 | 97.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,265 | 87.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,361 | 94.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,641 | 114.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,824 | 126.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,761 | 122.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,842 | 128.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,571 | 109.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,645 | 114.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ford 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+33%). The largest falls were in burglary (-42%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 641 | 44.5 | 1.30 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 10.9 | 0.71 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.5 | 1.40 | +33% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +4% |
| Drugs | 91 | 6.3 | 1.93 | +1% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.8 | 0.76 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -26% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -42% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 0.82 | -22% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +156% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 1.27 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.72 | -23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ford recorded 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ford recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ford recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ford recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ford recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ford recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ford recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 156% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ford recorded 10 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 down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | +0% |
| Church | 1,209 | 98.0 | +1% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | -19% |
| Victoria | 639 | 47.4 | -51% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +42% |
| Linacre | 2,866 | 206.1 | +112% |
| Manor | 907 | 68.4 | -30% |
| Blundellsands | 657 | 57.2 | -41% |
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 Ford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marina Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Gale Road | 39 |
| On or near B5422 | 29 |
| On or near Overton Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Sefton Street | 28 |
| On or near Nunsford Close | 27 |
| On or near Randall Drive | 27 |
| On or near Kirkstone Road North | 26 |
| On or near Sefton Moss Villas | 25 |
| On or near Vincent Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ford 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 | 570 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Ford has an estimated population of 14,389. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ford sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 32.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.7% |
Is Ford a safe place to live?
Ford recorded 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Ford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ford was up 11% on the year before: 1,401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ford?
Ford 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 Ford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.