Crime in Manor, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
907 crimes were recorded in Manor, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Manor, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Manor, Sefton
- Types of crime in Manor, Sefton
- Manor, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Manor, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Manor, Sefton
- Population and deprivation in Manor, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Manor, Sefton
- About this data
907 crimes were recorded in Manor, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 370 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Manor, Sefton has the 2,291st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Manor, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 907 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,269 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Manor, Sefton was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,043 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (708). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 907 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 800 | 60.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 708 | 53.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 840 | 63.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 923 | 69.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 978 | 73.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,043 | 78.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 851 | 64.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 887 | 66.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Manor, 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+66%) and anti-social behaviour (+56%). The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and other crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 370 | 27.9 | 0.81 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 6.0 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Public order | 78 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -10% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +66% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.8 | 0.85 | -10% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +17% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -24% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.33 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Manor, Sefton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Manor, Sefton recorded 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Manor, Sefton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Manor, Sefton recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Manor, Sefton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Manor, Sefton recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Manor, Sefton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Manor, Sefton recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Manor, Sefton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Manor, Sefton recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Manor, Sefton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Manor, Sefton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Manor, Sefton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Manor, Sefton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Manor, Sefton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Manor, Sefton recorded 27 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 down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Manor, Sefton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Manor, Sefton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Manor, Sefton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Manor, Sefton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Manor, Sefton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Manor, 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 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Manor, Sefton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Manor, Sefton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Manor, Sefton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Manor, Sefton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Manor, Sefton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Manor, 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Manor, Sefton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Manor, Sefton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Manor, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 639 | 47.4 | -31% |
| Blundellsands | 657 | 57.2 | -16% |
| Ford | 1,401 | 97.4 | +42% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +103% |
| Church | 1,209 | 98.0 | +43% |
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | +43% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | +15% |
| Park | 400 | 32.5 | -52% |
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 Manor, Sefton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lakeside Gardens | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Edge Lane | 32 |
| On or near Edgemoor Close | 26 |
| On or near Halsall Close | 25 |
| On or near A565 | 21 |
| On or near Runnells Lane | 21 |
| On or near Seven Acre Road | 20 |
| On or near Chester Close | 17 |
| On or near The Crescent | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Manor, 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 | 360 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Manor, Sefton has an estimated population of 13,269. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Manor, Sefton sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Manor, Sefton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% |
Is Manor, Sefton a safe place to live?
Manor, Sefton recorded 68.4 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 Manor, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Manor, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Manor, Sefton was up 13% on the year before: 907 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 800 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Manor, Sefton?
Manor, 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 Manor, Sefton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.