Crime in Molyneux: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Molyneux in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Molyneux at a glance
- Crime trends in Molyneux
- Types of crime in Molyneux
- Molyneux compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Molyneux
- What happened after crimes were reported in Molyneux
- Population and deprivation in Molyneux
- Questions about crime in Molyneux
- About this data
983 crimes were recorded in Molyneux in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 378 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Molyneux has the 1,661st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Molyneux | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 983 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.8 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,590 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Molyneux was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,083 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (948). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 983 | 84.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,083 | 93.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 977 | 84.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 989 | 85.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,031 | 89.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,050 | 90.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 948 | 81.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 965 | 83.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,044 | 90.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Molyneux 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 shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 12.3 | 1.49 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -19% |
| Public order | 102 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +5% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.9 | 0.90 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -40% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Molyneux
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Molyneux recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Molyneux
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Molyneux recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Molyneux
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Molyneux recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Molyneux
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Molyneux recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Molyneux
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Molyneux recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Molyneux
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Molyneux recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Molyneux
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Molyneux recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Molyneux
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Molyneux recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Molyneux
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Molyneux recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Molyneux
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Molyneux recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Molyneux
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Molyneux recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Molyneux
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Molyneux recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Molyneux
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Molyneux recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Molyneux
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Molyneux recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Molyneux, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Molyneux.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Molyneux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell | 848 | 59.4 | -30% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +64% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | -7% |
| Park | 400 | 32.5 | -62% |
| Ford | 1,401 | 97.4 | +15% |
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | +15% |
| Derby | 1,898 | 131.0 | +54% |
| Manor | 907 | 68.4 | -19% |
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 Molyneux over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 173 |
| On or near Villas Road | 111 |
| On or near Grand National Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Mostyn Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Topham Drive | 30 |
| On or near Molyneux Way | 27 |
| On or near Heysham Road | 24 |
| On or near Park Lane Drive | 22 |
| On or near Brenka Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Molyneux 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 | 356 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Molyneux has an estimated population of 11,590. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Molyneux sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Molyneux |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Molyneux a safe place to live?
Molyneux recorded 84.8 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 Molyneux?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (143).
Is crime in Molyneux going up or down?
Recorded crime in Molyneux was down 9% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,083 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Molyneux?
Molyneux 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 Molyneux. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.