Crime in Aintree: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Aintree in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (164), shoplifting (146) and anti-social behaviour (99) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 446th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aintree | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 612 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.1 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,648 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aintree peaked in the year to August 2018 (769 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (588). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 612 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 669 | 100.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 641 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 588 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 102.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 687 | 103.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 661 | 99.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 713 | 107.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 769 | 115.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aintree recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (28% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 36 to 24 and other theft fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 24.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 22.0 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 14.9 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 55 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Aintree; the highest is Liverpool (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lydiate (35.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aintree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maghull | 973 | 49.7 | -46% |
| Kirkby | 4,602 | 101.2 | +10% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,572 | 132.4 | +44% |
| Litherland | 1,739 | 102.9 | +12% |
| Lydiate | 299 | 35.9 | -61% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,778 | 73.1 | -21% |
| Liverpool | 70,503 | 133.7 | +45% |
| Huyton with Roby | 5,057 | 82.3 | -11% |
Molyneux is the one area listed within Aintree, with 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molyneux | Neighbourhood | 11,590 | 1,002 | 86.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Aintree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (165).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 165 |
| On or near Grand National Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Mostyn Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Topham Drive | 37 |
| On or near Molyneux Way | 28 |
| On or near Heysham Road | 26 |
| On or near Brenka Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Melling Road | 12 |
| On or near Harrow Drive | 11 |
| On or near Copy Lane | 10 |
Of the 513 crimes in Aintree with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Aintree has an estimated population of 6,648 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aintree average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aintree a safe place to live?
Aintree recorded 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 446th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Aintree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (146).
Is crime in Aintree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aintree was down 9% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 669 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aintree?
About 6,648 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aintree?
Aintree 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.