Crime in Litherland, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,202 crimes were recorded in Litherland, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Litherland, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Litherland, Sefton
- About this data
1,202 crimes were recorded in Litherland, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 516 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Litherland, Sefton has the 1,301st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Litherland, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,202 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,308 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Litherland, Sefton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,613 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,107). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,202 | 97.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,215 | 98.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,107 | 89.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,358 | 110.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,487 | 120.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,613 | 131.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,317 | 107.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,354 | 110.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,358 | 110.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Litherland, 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 criminal damage and arson, drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+243%) and criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 41.9 | 1.22 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 9.7 | 1.43 | +42% |
| Public order | 95 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -24% |
| Drugs | 91 | 7.4 | 2.26 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 6.4 | 0.77 | +243% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.7 | 0.74 | -22% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +2% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.2 | 1.50 | -13% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +19% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Litherland, Sefton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Litherland, Sefton recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Litherland, Sefton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Litherland, Sefton recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Litherland, Sefton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Litherland, Sefton recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Litherland, Sefton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Litherland, Sefton recorded 95 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 down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Litherland, Sefton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Litherland, Sefton recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Litherland, Sefton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Litherland, Sefton recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 243% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Litherland, Sefton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Litherland, Sefton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Litherland, Sefton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Litherland, Sefton recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Litherland, Sefton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Litherland, Sefton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Litherland, Sefton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Litherland, Sefton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Litherland, Sefton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Litherland, Sefton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Litherland, Sefton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Litherland, 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 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Litherland, Sefton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Litherland, Sefton recorded 6 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Litherland, Sefton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Litherland, Sefton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Litherland, Sefton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Litherland, 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 Litherland, Sefton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmerston Avenue | 117 |
| On or near Ismay Road | 55 |
| On or near Linacre Road | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Bowden Street | 37 |
| On or near Bryant Road | 29 |
| On or near Snave Close | 28 |
| On or near Dunnings Bridge Road | 24 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 22 |
| On or near Ocean Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Litherland, 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 | 492 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 123 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Litherland, Sefton has an estimated population of 12,308. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Litherland, Sefton sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Litherland, Sefton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.8% |
Is Litherland, Sefton a safe place to live?
Litherland, Sefton recorded 97.7 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 Litherland, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Litherland, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Litherland, Sefton was down 1% on the year before: 1,202 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Litherland, Sefton?
Litherland, 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 Litherland, Sefton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.