Crime in Park, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
392 crimes were recorded in Park, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Sefton
- Types of crime in Park, Sefton
- Park, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Sefton
- Demographics of Park, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Park, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Park, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 392 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.9 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,305 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Park, Sefton of any year here (392 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 392 | 31.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 448 | 36.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 520 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 519 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 526 | 42.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 603 | 49.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 625 | 50.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 593 | 48.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 37, while public order fell from 43 to 31 and anti-social behaviour fell from 81 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 13.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Park, Sefton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell | 844 | 59.1 | +86% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +350% |
| Molyneux | 1,002 | 86.5 | +171% |
| Manor | 915 | 69.0 | +116% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | +145% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | +202% |
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | +53% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | +203% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Park, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near B5422 | 13 |
| On or near Barnes Drive | 12 |
| On or near Lincoln Green | 10 |
| On or near The Moorings | 10 |
| On or near Aragon Close | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Gainsborough Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Northway | 7 |
Of the 333 crimes in Park, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Park, Sefton has an estimated population of 12,305 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Sefton average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Park, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Park, Sefton a safe place to live?
Park, Sefton recorded 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Park, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Park, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Sefton was down 12% on the year before: 392 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Sefton?
About 12,305 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Sefton?
Park, 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.