Crime in Ravenmeols: statistics, rates and trends
575 crimes were recorded in Ravenmeols in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ravenmeols at a glance
- Crime trends in Ravenmeols
- Types of crime in Ravenmeols
- Ravenmeols compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ravenmeols
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ravenmeols
- Population and deprivation in Ravenmeols
- Questions about crime in Ravenmeols
- About this data
575 crimes were recorded in Ravenmeols in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ravenmeols has the 3,088th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ravenmeols | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 575 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,889 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ravenmeols was highest in the year to July 2022 (713 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (492). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 575 | 48.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 492 | 41.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 549 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 654 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 713 | 60.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 698 | 58.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 543 | 45.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 552 | 46.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 630 | 53.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ravenmeols 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 shoplifting (+86%) and public order (+35%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-25%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 21.0 | 0.61 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 5.9 | 0.38 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +86% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +35% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -25% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +32% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +38% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ravenmeols
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ravenmeols recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ravenmeols
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ravenmeols recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ravenmeols
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ravenmeols recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ravenmeols
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ravenmeols recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ravenmeols
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ravenmeols recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ravenmeols
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ravenmeols recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ravenmeols
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ravenmeols recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ravenmeols
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ravenmeols recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ravenmeols
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ravenmeols recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ravenmeols
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ravenmeols recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ravenmeols
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ravenmeols 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ravenmeols
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ravenmeols recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ravenmeols
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ravenmeols recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ravenmeols
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ravenmeols recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ravenmeols, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ravenmeols.
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 Ravenmeols over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cross Green | 62 |
| On or near Lunt'S Lane | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Alt Road | 18 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 15 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Lovelady Grove | 11 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 11 |
| On or near Duke Street | 10 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ravenmeols 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 | 217 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Ravenmeols has an estimated population of 11,889. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ravenmeols sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ravenmeols |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Ravenmeols a safe place to live?
Ravenmeols recorded 48.4 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 Ravenmeols?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Ravenmeols going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravenmeols was up 17% on the year before: 575 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ravenmeols?
Ravenmeols 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 Ravenmeols. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.