Crime in Litherland, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,187 crimes were recorded in Litherland, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Litherland, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Litherland, Sefton
- Types of crime in Litherland, Sefton
- Litherland, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Litherland, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Litherland, Sefton
- Demographics of Litherland, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Litherland, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (514), anti-social behaviour (126) and criminal damage and arson (116) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,332nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Litherland, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,187 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.4 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,308 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Litherland, Sefton peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,596 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,086). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,187 | 96.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,226 | 99.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,086 | 88.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,343 | 109.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,508 | 122.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,596 | 129.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,349 | 109.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,301 | 105.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,436 | 116.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Litherland, Sefton recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate) and other crime (38% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (47% below) and other theft (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 78 and criminal damage and arson rose from 85 to 116, while vehicle crime fell from 59 to 43 and other crime fell from 48 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 41.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 10.2 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Public order | 96 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 86 | 7.0 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +239% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Litherland, Sefton; the highest is Linacre, Sefton (208.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Victoria, Sefton (48.7).
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Litherland, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Palmerston Avenue” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmerston Avenue | 109 |
| On or near Ismay Road | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Bowden Street | 35 |
| On or near Linacre Road | 34 |
| On or near Bryant Road | 32 |
| On or near Dunnings Bridge Road | 31 |
| On or near Snave Close | 27 |
| On or near Thackeray Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Kilburn Street | 23 |
Of the 1,061 crimes in Litherland, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 484 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Litherland, Sefton has an estimated population of 12,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Litherland, Sefton average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Litherland, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Litherland, Sefton a safe place to live?
Litherland, Sefton recorded 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,332nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Litherland, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Litherland, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Litherland, Sefton was down 3% on the year before: 1,187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Litherland, Sefton?
About 12,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Litherland, Sefton?
Litherland, 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.