Crime in Crosby (Sefton): statistics, rates and trends
3,745 crimes were recorded in Crosby (Sefton) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Crosby (Sefton)
- Questions about crime in Crosby (Sefton)
- About this data
3,745 crimes were recorded in Crosby (Sefton) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,591 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crosby (Sefton) has the 737th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crosby (Sefton) | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,745 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.5 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 51,654 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crosby (Sefton) was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,893 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (3,684). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,745 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,684 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,751 | 72.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,410 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,850 | 93.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,893 | 94.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,503 | 87.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,475 | 86.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,749 | 91.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 308 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crosby (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 possession of weapons (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and bicycle theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,591 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 488 | 9.4 | 0.62 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 330 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +13% |
| Public order | 327 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -13% |
| Other theft | 193 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +2% |
| Drugs | 189 | 3.7 | 1.12 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -8% |
| Burglary | 108 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -37% |
| Other crime | 79 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 0.6 | 0.71 | -21% |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.4 | 0.33 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crosby (Sefton)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 1,591 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crosby (Sefton)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 488 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crosby (Sefton)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crosby (Sefton)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crosby (Sefton)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crosby (Sefton)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crosby (Sefton)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crosby (Sefton)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crosby (Sefton)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crosby (Sefton)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crosby (Sefton)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crosby (Sefton)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crosby (Sefton)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crosby (Sefton)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crosby (Sefton) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crosby (Sefton), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crosby (Sefton).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland | 1,764 | 104.3 | +44% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,504 | 131.2 | +81% |
| Aintree | 595 | 89.5 | +23% |
| Maghull | 978 | 50.0 | -31% |
| Lydiate | 305 | 36.6 | -50% |
| Wallasey | 7,028 | 80.5 | +11% |
| Formby | 1,155 | 50.7 | -30% |
| Kirkby | 4,592 | 100.9 | +39% |
4 areas within Crosby (Sefton), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Church had the highest rate (98.0 per 1,000) and Victoria the lowest (47.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Neighbourhood | 12,338 | 1,209 | 98.0 |
| Manor | Neighbourhood | 13,269 | 907 | 68.4 |
| Blundellsands | Neighbourhood | 11,477 | 657 | 57.2 |
| Victoria | Neighbourhood | 13,485 | 639 | 47.4 |
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 Crosby (Sefton) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near The Green | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Lakeside Gardens | 65 |
| On or near Church Road | 56 |
| On or near Durham Road | 51 |
| On or near Neville Hymus Way | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Hicks Road | 44 |
| On or near South Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crosby (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,448 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 919 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 488 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 368 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 185 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 99 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 40 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
Crosby (Sefton) has an estimated population of 51,654. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crosby (Sefton) sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crosby (Sefton) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.1% |
Is Crosby (Sefton) a safe place to live?
Crosby (Sefton) recorded 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crosby (Sefton)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,591 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (488).
Is crime in Crosby (Sefton) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crosby (Sefton) was up 2% on the year before: 3,745 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,684 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crosby (Sefton)?
Crosby (Sefton) is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Crosby (Sefton). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.