Crime in Sudell: statistics, rates and trends
844 crimes were recorded in Sudell in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (394), anti-social behaviour (105) and public order (79) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sudell | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 844 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,277 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sudell peaked in the year to August 2018 (940 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (728). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 844 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 763 | 53.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 728 | 51.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 803 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 832 | 58.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 770 | 53.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 892 | 62.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 746 | 52.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 940 | 65.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 35 and drugs rose from 22 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 144 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.7 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sudell; the highest is St Oswald, Sefton (143.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Park, Sefton (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sudell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 392 | 31.9 | -46% |
| Molyneux | 1,002 | 86.5 | +46% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +142% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | +32% |
| Manor | 915 | 69.0 | +17% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | +63% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | +63% |
| Victoria | 657 | 48.7 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Sudell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parkbourn North” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parkbourn North | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near Parkbourn | 49 |
| On or near Leatherbarrows Lane | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Dodd'S Lane | 21 |
| On or near Swallow Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Orchard Hey | 18 |
| On or near Hunt Road | 17 |
| On or near Church Road | 15 |
Of the 739 crimes in Sudell with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Sudell has an estimated population of 14,277 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sudell average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sudell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sudell a safe place to live?
Sudell recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sudell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Sudell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sudell was up 11% on the year before: 844 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sudell?
About 14,277 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sudell?
Sudell 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.