Crime in Kew, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,064 crimes were recorded in Kew, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kew, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Kew, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (518), public order (126) and criminal damage and arson (88) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,026th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kew, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,064 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,205 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kew, Sefton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,335 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (982). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,064 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,134 | 79.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,053 | 74.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,245 | 87.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,335 | 94.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,261 | 88.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,073 | 75.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,005 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 982 | 69.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kew, Sefton recorded notably more public order (33% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and vehicle crime (65% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 32 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 111 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 518 | 36.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Public order | 126 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 67 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kew, Sefton; the highest is Duke's (207.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Meols, Sefton (38.3).
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Kew, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 114 |
| On or near Redwood Way | 72 |
| On or near Moreland Drive | 69 |
| On or near Bridge Grove | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Sefton Street | 24 |
| On or near Blue Bird Close | 22 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 20 |
| On or near Langford Drive | 20 |
Of the 983 crimes in Kew, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Kew, Sefton has an estimated population of 14,205 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kew, Sefton average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kew, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kew, Sefton a safe place to live?
Kew, Sefton recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,026th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Kew, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 518 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (126).
Is crime in Kew, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kew, Sefton was down 6% on the year before: 1,064 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,134 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kew, Sefton?
About 14,205 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kew, Sefton?
Kew, 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.