Crime in Litherland: statistics, rates and trends
1,764 crimes were recorded in Litherland in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Litherland at a glance
- Crime trends in Litherland
- Types of crime in Litherland
- Litherland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Litherland
- Streets with the most crime in Litherland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Litherland
- Population and deprivation in Litherland
- Questions about crime in Litherland
- About this data
1,764 crimes were recorded in Litherland in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 763 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Litherland has the 311th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Litherland | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,764 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.3 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,907 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Litherland was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,573). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,764 | 104.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,605 | 94.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,573 | 93.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,837 | 108.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,155 | 127.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,076 | 122.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,093 | 123.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,903 | 112.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,923 | 113.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 167 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 138 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
| August 2025 | 175 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Litherland 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+44%) and shoplifting (+44%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-42%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 763 | 45.1 | 1.32 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 10.8 | 0.70 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 10.4 | 1.54 | +44% |
| Public order | 151 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +4% |
| Drugs | 133 | 7.9 | 2.41 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 6.2 | 0.75 | +44% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -17% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.5 | 1.18 | -25% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -37% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.9 | 1.08 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Litherland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Litherland recorded 763 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Litherland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Litherland recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Litherland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Litherland recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Litherland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Litherland recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Litherland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Litherland recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Litherland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Litherland recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Litherland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Litherland recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Litherland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Litherland recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Litherland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Litherland recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Litherland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Litherland recorded 36 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 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Litherland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Litherland recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Litherland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Litherland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Litherland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Litherland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Litherland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Litherland 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Litherland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Litherland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Litherland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,504 | 131.2 | +26% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,745 | 72.5 | -31% |
| Aintree | 595 | 89.5 | -14% |
| Maghull | 978 | 50.0 | -52% |
| Lydiate | 305 | 36.6 | -65% |
| Kirkby | 4,592 | 100.9 | -3% |
| Wallasey | 7,028 | 80.5 | -23% |
| Liverpool | 70,579 | 133.9 | +28% |
2 areas within Litherland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Litherland had the highest rate (97.7 per 1,000) and Ford the lowest (97.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland | Neighbourhood | 12,308 | 1,202 | 97.7 |
| Ford | Neighbourhood | 14,389 | 1,401 | 97.4 |
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 Litherland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmerston Avenue | 117 |
| On or near Ismay Road | 55 |
| On or near Marina Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Linacre Road | 41 |
| On or near Gale Road | 39 |
| On or near Bowden Street | 37 |
| On or near Bryant Road | 29 |
| On or near Overton Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Sefton Street | 28 |
| On or near Snave Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Litherland 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 | 692 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 419 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 182 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Litherland has an estimated population of 16,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Litherland sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Litherland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.7% |
Is Litherland a safe place to live?
Litherland recorded 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Litherland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 763 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (182).
Is crime in Litherland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Litherland was up 10% on the year before: 1,764 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,605 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Litherland?
Litherland 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 Litherland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.