Crime in Kew, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,069 crimes were recorded in Kew, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kew, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Kew, Sefton
- Types of crime in Kew, Sefton
- Kew, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kew, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kew, Sefton
- Population and deprivation in Kew, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Kew, Sefton
- About this data
1,069 crimes were recorded in Kew, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 519 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kew, Sefton has the 2,017th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kew, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,069 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,205 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kew, Sefton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,332 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (987). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,069 | 75.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,147 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,044 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,245 | 87.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,332 | 93.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,258 | 88.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,074 | 75.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 987 | 69.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 987 | 69.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kew, Sefton 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 public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+21%) and shoplifting (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 519 | 36.5 | 1.07 | -3% |
| Public order | 138 | 9.7 | 1.46 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -31% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +21% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.9 | 1.18 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.5 | 0.30 | +21% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -38% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -36% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kew, Sefton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kew, Sefton recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kew, Sefton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kew, Sefton recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kew, Sefton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kew, Sefton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kew, Sefton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kew, Sefton recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kew, Sefton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kew, Sefton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kew, Sefton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kew, Sefton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kew, Sefton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kew, Sefton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kew, Sefton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kew, Sefton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kew, Sefton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kew, Sefton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kew, Sefton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kew, Sefton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kew, Sefton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kew, Sefton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kew, Sefton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kew, Sefton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kew, Sefton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kew, Sefton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kew, Sefton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kew, Sefton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kew, Sefton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kew, Sefton.
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 Kew, Sefton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 120 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Moreland Drive | 78 |
| On or near Redwood Way | 67 |
| On or near Bridge Grove | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Sefton Street | 25 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 21 |
| On or near Langford Drive | 21 |
| On or near Arbour Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kew, Sefton 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 | 462 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
Kew, Sefton has an estimated population of 14,205. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kew, Sefton sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kew, Sefton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Kew, Sefton a safe place to live?
Kew, Sefton recorded 75.3 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 Kew, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (138).
Is crime in Kew, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kew, Sefton was down 7% on the year before: 1,069 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kew, Sefton?
Kew, Sefton 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 Kew, Sefton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.