Crime in Linacre, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
2,896 crimes were recorded in Linacre, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 208.3 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 Linacre, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Linacre, Sefton
- Types of crime in Linacre, Sefton
- Linacre, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Linacre, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Linacre, Sefton
- Demographics of Linacre, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Linacre, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,157), public order (279) and criminal damage and arson (261) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Linacre, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,896 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 208.3 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,905 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Linacre, Sefton peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,513 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,691). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,896 | 208.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,691 | 193.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,826 | 203.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,373 | 242.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,513 | 252.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,434 | 247.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,991 | 215.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,849 | 204.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,949 | 212.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 286 |
| July 2026 | 270 |
| June 2026 | 254 |
| May 2026 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 209 |
| January 2026 | 239 |
| December 2025 | 193 |
| November 2025 | 220 |
| October 2025 | 266 |
| September 2025 | 288 |
Compared with England and Wales, Linacre, Sefton recorded notably more drugs (4.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate) and public order (3.0 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 21 to 48 and burglary rose from 65 to 98, while other crime fell from 58 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,157 | 83.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 279 | 20.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 261 | 18.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 231 | 16.6 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Drugs | 219 | 15.7 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other theft | 166 | 11.9 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 98 | 7.0 | 3.6 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 3.5 | 0.8 | +129% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Linacre, Sefton has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Linacre, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | 1,905 | 131.5 | -37% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | -54% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | -54% |
| Church | 1,196 | 96.9 | -53% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | -63% |
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | -77% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | -31% |
| Blundellsands | 668 | 58.2 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Linacre, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (194).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 194 |
| On or near Parking Area | 144 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 102 |
| On or near Cricklade Close | 97 |
| On or near St Alban'S Square | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Washington Parade | 66 |
| On or near Bianca Street | 51 |
| On or near Hornby Road | 50 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 50 |
Of the 2,660 crimes in Linacre, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 236 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,143 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 665 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 292 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 224 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 119 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Linacre, Sefton has an estimated population of 13,905 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more households without a car (55%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Linacre, Sefton average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Linacre, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Linacre, Sefton a safe place to live?
Linacre, Sefton recorded 208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Linacre, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (279).
Is crime in Linacre, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Linacre, Sefton was up 8% on the year before: 2,896 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,691 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Linacre, Sefton?
About 13,905 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Linacre, Sefton?
Linacre, 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.