Crime in Crosby (Sefton): statistics, rates and trends
3,778 crimes were recorded in Crosby (Sefton) in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crosby (Sefton) at a glance
- Crime trends in Crosby (Sefton)
- Types of crime in Crosby (Sefton)
- Crosby (Sefton) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crosby (Sefton)
- Streets with the most crime in Crosby (Sefton)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crosby (Sefton)
- Demographics of Crosby (Sefton)
- Questions about crime in Crosby (Sefton)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,597), anti-social behaviour (492) and public order (329) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 726th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crosby (Sefton) | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,778 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 51,654 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crosby (Sefton) peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,870 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,675). 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 | 3,778 | 73.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,675 | 71.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,729 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,305 | 83.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,870 | 94.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,857 | 94.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,575 | 88.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,466 | 86.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,735 | 91.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 341 |
| July 2026 | 358 |
| June 2026 | 363 |
| May 2026 | 378 |
| April 2026 | 299 |
| March 2026 | 289 |
| February 2026 | 233 |
| January 2026 | 272 |
| December 2025 | 300 |
| November 2025 | 312 |
| October 2025 | 310 |
| September 2025 | 323 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and robbery (67% below) and vehicle crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 23 to 35 and anti-social behaviour rose from 417 to 492, while vehicle crime fell from 148 to 112 and burglary fell from 155 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,597 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 492 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 329 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 326 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 244 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Other theft | 200 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Drugs | 185 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Burglary | 120 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other crime | 75 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 0.7 | 1.0 | +52% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.4 | 1.4 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crosby (Sefton); the highest is Bootle (Sefton) (132.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Lydiate (35.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland | 1,739 | 102.9 | +41% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,572 | 132.4 | +81% |
| Aintree | 612 | 92.1 | +26% |
| Maghull | 973 | 49.7 | -32% |
| Lydiate | 299 | 35.9 | -51% |
| Wallasey | 6,953 | 79.6 | +9% |
| Formby | 1,144 | 50.3 | -31% |
| Kirkby | 4,602 | 101.2 | +38% |
Of the 4 areas within Crosby (Sefton), Church had the highest crime rate (96.9 per 1,000) and Victoria the lowest (48.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Neighbourhood | 12,338 | 1,196 | 96.9 |
| Manor | Neighbourhood | 13,269 | 915 | 69.0 |
| Blundellsands | Neighbourhood | 11,477 | 668 | 58.2 |
| Victoria | Neighbourhood | 13,485 | 657 | 48.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 19% of the crime recorded in Crosby (Sefton) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near The Green | 135 |
| On or near Lakeside Gardens | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Church Road | 57 |
| On or near Neville Hymus Way | 54 |
| On or near Durham Road | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Hicks Road | 45 |
| On or near South Road | 43 |
Of the 3,286 crimes in Crosby (Sefton) with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 492 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,458 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 917 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 359 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 208 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Crosby (Sefton) has an estimated population of 51,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crosby (Sefton) average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crosby (Sefton) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crosby (Sefton) a safe place to live?
Crosby (Sefton) recorded 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 726th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crosby (Sefton)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,597 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (492).
Is crime in Crosby (Sefton) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crosby (Sefton) was up 3% on the year before: 3,778 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,675 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crosby (Sefton)?
About 51,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crosby (Sefton)?
Crosby (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.