Crime in Lydiate: statistics, rates and trends
305 crimes were recorded in Lydiate in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lydiate at a glance
- Crime trends in Lydiate
- Types of crime in Lydiate
- Lydiate compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lydiate
- Streets with the most crime in Lydiate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lydiate
- Population and deprivation in Lydiate
- Questions about crime in Lydiate
- About this data
305 crimes were recorded in Lydiate in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lydiate has the 1,345th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lydiate | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 305 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,336 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lydiate was highest in the year to July 2018 (473 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (291). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 305 | 36.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 291 | 34.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 368 | 44.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 418 | 50.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 44.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 461 | 55.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 436 | 52.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 364 | 43.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 473 | 56.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lydiate 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 criminal damage and arson (+21%).
The largest falls were in public order (-27%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 14.4 | 0.42 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +21% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +200% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.3 | 0.36 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +90% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +9% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -9% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +40% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lydiate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lydiate recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lydiate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lydiate recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lydiate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lydiate recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lydiate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lydiate recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lydiate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lydiate recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lydiate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lydiate recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lydiate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lydiate recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lydiate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lydiate recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lydiate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lydiate recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lydiate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lydiate recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lydiate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lydiate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lydiate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lydiate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lydiate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lydiate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lydiate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lydiate 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lydiate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lydiate.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydiate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maghull | 978 | 50.0 | +37% |
| Aintree | 595 | 89.5 | +145% |
| Ormskirk | 1,494 | 49.0 | +34% |
| Kirkby | 4,592 | 100.9 | +176% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,745 | 72.5 | +98% |
| Litherland | 1,764 | 104.3 | +185% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,504 | 131.2 | +259% |
| Formby | 1,155 | 50.7 | +39% |
1 areas within Lydiate, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Park had the highest rate (32.5 per 1,000) and Park the lowest (32.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Neighbourhood | 12,305 | 400 | 32.5 |
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 Lydiate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Dodd'S Lane | 19 |
| On or near Barnes Drive | 10 |
| On or near Gordon Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Westway | 10 |
| On or near Aragon Close | 9 |
| On or near Northway | 8 |
| On or near Seafore Close | 8 |
| On or near The Moorings | 7 |
| On or near Bell'S Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lydiate 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 | 108 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 31.8% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Lydiate has an estimated population of 8,336. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lydiate sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lydiate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Lydiate a safe place to live?
Lydiate recorded 36.6 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 Lydiate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Lydiate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydiate was up 5% on the year before: 305 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lydiate?
Lydiate 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 Lydiate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.