Crime in Sudell: statistics, rates and trends
848 crimes were recorded in Sudell in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
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848 crimes were recorded in Sudell in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 399 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sudell has the 2,620th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sudell | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 848 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,277 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sudell was highest in the year to July 2018 (918 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (744). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 848 | 59.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 746 | 52.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 744 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 792 | 55.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 815 | 57.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 789 | 55.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 896 | 62.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 746 | 52.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 918 | 64.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sudell 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 drugs (+32%) and public order (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 27.9 | 0.82 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -19% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.3 | 0.77 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +94% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +20% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +108% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +129% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sudell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sudell recorded 399 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 14% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sudell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sudell recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sudell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sudell recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sudell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sudell recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sudell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sudell recorded 35 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 up 94% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sudell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sudell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sudell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sudell recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sudell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sudell recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sudell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sudell recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sudell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sudell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sudell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sudell recorded 9 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 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sudell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sudell recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sudell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sudell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sudell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sudell 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 Sudell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sudell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sudell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 400 | 32.5 | -45% |
| Molyneux | 983 | 84.8 | +43% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +134% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | +33% |
| Manor | 907 | 68.4 | +15% |
| Ford | 1,401 | 97.4 | +64% |
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | +64% |
| Victoria | 639 | 47.4 | -20% |
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 Sudell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parkbourn North | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Leatherbarrows Lane | 45 |
| On or near Parkbourn | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Swallow Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Dodd'S Lane | 19 |
| On or near Church Road | 17 |
| On or near Hunt Road | 17 |
| On or near Orchard Hey | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sudell 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 | 334 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Sudell has an estimated population of 14,277. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sudell sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sudell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Sudell a safe place to live?
Sudell recorded 59.4 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 Sudell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Sudell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sudell was up 14% on the year before: 848 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sudell?
Sudell 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 Sudell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.