Crime in Maghull: statistics, rates and trends
978 crimes were recorded in Maghull in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 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 Maghull at a glance
- Crime trends in Maghull
- Types of crime in Maghull
- Maghull compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Maghull
- Streets with the most crime in Maghull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maghull
- Population and deprivation in Maghull
- Questions about crime in Maghull
- About this data
978 crimes were recorded in Maghull in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 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 475 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Maghull has the 1,154th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maghull | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 978 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,564 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maghull was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,148 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (935). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 978 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 935 | 47.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 953 | 48.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 958 | 49.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,022 | 52.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,002 | 51.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,136 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,020 | 52.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,148 | 58.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maghull 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 vehicle crime (+42%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 475 | 24.3 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +12% |
| Public order | 84 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +42% |
| Other theft | 32 | 1.6 | 0.26 | -3% |
| Burglary | 31 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.5 | 0.19 | -47% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +7% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +162% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maghull
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maghull recorded 475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maghull
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maghull recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maghull
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maghull recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maghull
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maghull recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maghull
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maghull recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maghull
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maghull recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maghull
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maghull recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maghull
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maghull recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maghull
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maghull recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maghull
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maghull recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maghull
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maghull recorded 8 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maghull
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maghull recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maghull
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maghull recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Maghull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maghull.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maghull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate | 305 | 36.6 | -27% |
| Aintree | 595 | 89.5 | +79% |
| Kirkby | 4,592 | 100.9 | +102% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,504 | 131.2 | +162% |
| Litherland | 1,764 | 104.3 | +109% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,745 | 72.5 | +45% |
| Ormskirk | 1,494 | 49.0 | -2% |
| Formby | 1,155 | 50.7 | +1% |
1 areas within Maghull, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sudell had the highest rate (59.4 per 1,000) and Sudell the lowest (59.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell | Neighbourhood | 14,277 | 848 | 59.4 |
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 Maghull over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parkbourn North | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Leatherbarrows Lane | 45 |
| On or near Parkbourn | 40 |
| On or near Swallow Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Church Road | 17 |
| On or near Hunt Road | 17 |
| On or near Orchard Hey | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Finch Drive | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maghull 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 | 388 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Maghull has an estimated population of 19,564. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maghull sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maghull |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Maghull a safe place to live?
Maghull recorded 50.0 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 Maghull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Maghull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maghull was up 5% on the year before: 978 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 935 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maghull?
Maghull 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 Maghull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.