Crime in Victoria, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends

639 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Victoria, Sefton has the 3,133rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Victoria, Sefton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (639). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Victoria, Sefton 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 violence and sexual offences (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-68%) and drugs (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Victoria, Sefton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Victoria, Sefton recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Victoria, Sefton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Victoria, Sefton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Victoria, Sefton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Victoria, Sefton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Victoria, Sefton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Victoria, Sefton recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Victoria, Sefton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Victoria, Sefton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Victoria, Sefton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Victoria, Sefton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Victoria, Sefton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Victoria, Sefton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Victoria, Sefton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Victoria, Sefton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Victoria, Sefton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Victoria, Sefton recorded 22 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 down 68% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Victoria, Sefton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Victoria, Sefton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Victoria, Sefton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Victoria, Sefton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Victoria, Sefton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Victoria, Sefton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Victoria, Sefton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Victoria, Sefton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Victoria, Sefton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Victoria, Sefton 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Victoria, Sefton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Victoria, Sefton.

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 Victoria, Sefton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Victoria, Sefton 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.

Victoria, Sefton has an estimated population of 13,485. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Victoria, Sefton sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Victoria, Sefton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.