Crime in Lydiate: statistics, rates and trends
299 crimes were recorded in Lydiate in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (34) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,339th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lydiate | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 299 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,336 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lydiate of any year here (299 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 299 | 35.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 302 | 36.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 374 | 44.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 394 | 47.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 389 | 46.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 449 | 53.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 442 | 53.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 359 | 43.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 473 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and other theft (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 34 and public order fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 13.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 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 towns has a higher crime rate than Lydiate.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydiate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maghull | 973 | 49.7 | +39% |
| Aintree | 612 | 92.1 | +157% |
| Ormskirk | 1,518 | 49.8 | +39% |
| Kirkby | 4,602 | 101.2 | +182% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,778 | 73.1 | +104% |
| Litherland | 1,739 | 102.9 | +187% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,572 | 132.4 | +269% |
| Formby | 1,144 | 50.3 | +40% |
Park is the one area listed within Lydiate, with 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Neighbourhood | 12,305 | 392 | 31.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Lydiate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Dodd'S Lane | 21 |
| On or near Barnes Drive | 12 |
| On or near Gordon Avenue | 10 |
| On or near The Moorings | 10 |
| On or near Westway | 10 |
| On or near Aragon Close | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Northway | 7 |
| On or near Bell'S Lane | 6 |
Of the 265 crimes in Lydiate with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Lydiate has an estimated population of 8,336 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lydiate average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lydiate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lydiate a safe place to live?
Lydiate recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,339th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lydiate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Lydiate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydiate was almost unchanged on the year before: 299 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lydiate?
About 8,336 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lydiate?
Lydiate 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.