Crime in Victoria, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Sefton in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Victoria, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Victoria, Sefton
- Types of crime in Victoria, Sefton
- Victoria, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Victoria, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Victoria, Sefton
- Demographics of Victoria, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Sefton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (249), anti-social behaviour (102) and shoplifting (75) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,074th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Victoria, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 657 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,485 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Victoria, Sefton of any year here (657 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 657 | 48.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 681 | 50.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 723 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,023 | 75.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 978 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 890 | 66.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 878 | 65.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,032 | 76.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (64% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 198 to 249 and anti-social behaviour rose from 83 to 102, while burglary fell from 59 to 27 and drugs fell from 41 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.4 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -51% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Victoria, Sefton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Victoria, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundellsands | 668 | 58.2 | +19% |
| Church | 1,196 | 96.9 | +99% |
| Manor | 915 | 69.0 | +42% |
| Ford | 1,385 | 96.3 | +98% |
| Litherland | 1,187 | 96.4 | +98% |
| St Oswald | 1,598 | 143.3 | +194% |
| Linacre | 2,896 | 208.3 | +327% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 958 | 78.0 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Victoria, Sefton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Neville Hymus Way | 54 |
| On or near Vale Road | 29 |
| On or near Endbutt Lane | 25 |
| On or near Harrington Road | 18 |
| On or near Fir Road | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Fairholme Road | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Everest Road | 12 |
Of the 555 crimes in Victoria, Sefton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Victoria, Sefton has an estimated population of 13,485 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more home ownership (80%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Victoria, Sefton average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Victoria, Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Victoria, Sefton a safe place to live?
Victoria, Sefton recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,074th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Victoria, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Victoria, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Victoria, Sefton was down 4% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Victoria, Sefton?
About 13,485 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Victoria, Sefton?
Victoria, 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.