Crime in Maghull: statistics, rates and trends
973 crimes were recorded in Maghull in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (468), anti-social behaviour (132) and criminal damage and arson (87) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,155th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Maghull | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 973 | 24,393 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,564 | 286,281 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maghull peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,156 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (932). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 973 | 49.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 953 | 48.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 932 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 973 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,039 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 977 | 49.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,127 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,037 | 53.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,156 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (82% below) and other theft (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 72 to 87, while shoplifting fell from 52 to 29 and anti-social behaviour fell from 180 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 23.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 6.7 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Public order | 83 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 38 | 1.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 1.8 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Burglary | 32 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Maghull; the highest is Bootle (Sefton) (132.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Lydiate (35.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maghull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate | 299 | 35.9 | -28% |
| Aintree | 612 | 92.1 | +85% |
| Kirkby | 4,602 | 101.2 | +103% |
| Bootle (Sefton) | 7,572 | 132.4 | +166% |
| Litherland | 1,739 | 102.9 | +107% |
| Crosby (Sefton) | 3,778 | 73.1 | +47% |
| Ormskirk | 1,518 | 49.8 | 0% |
| Formby | 1,144 | 50.3 | +1% |
Sudell is the one area listed within Maghull, with 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell | Neighbourhood | 14,277 | 844 | 59.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Maghull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parkbourn North” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parkbourn North | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Parkbourn | 49 |
| On or near Leatherbarrows Lane | 46 |
| On or near Swallow Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Orchard Hey | 18 |
| On or near Hunt Road | 17 |
| On or near Church Road | 15 |
| On or near Finch Drive | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
Of the 841 crimes in Maghull with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 382 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Maghull has an estimated population of 19,564 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maghull average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Maghull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Maghull a safe place to live?
Maghull recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,155th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Maghull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Maghull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maghull was up 2% on the year before: 973 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 953 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maghull?
About 19,564 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maghull?
Maghull 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.