Crime Rate in Ainsdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ainsdale

The total recorded crimes in Ainsdale, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ainsdale crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ainsdale, encompassing approximately 17,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ainsdale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • Knowle Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Limont Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ainsdale?

To understand the safety of Ainsdale, we need to analyze Ainsdale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Ainsdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 711 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ainsdale recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ainsdale had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 816 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ainsdale recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Ainsdale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ainsdale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ainsdale has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Ainsdale crimes were 711. The crime rate of Ainsdale in 2024 was 40.55 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ainsdale were around 816 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.54 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)
Linacre242 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's317 13,632 12,678 2
Derby141 31,851 32,004 3
Church118 81,495 61,613 4
Molyneux129 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald122 51,605 51,520 5
Ford122 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell121 71,454 71,458 7
Litherland92 91,223 91,244 9
Kew88 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge71 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood81 111,076 11975 12
Manor77 12783 15815 14
Sudell57 17830 13697 16
Victoria58 16825 14788 15
Harington62 14629 18672 17
Birkdale36 22653 17659 18
Park47 18560 22496 22
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

Ainsdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202527
January 202536
December 202425
November 202418
October 202419
September 202423
August 202417
July 202430
June 202446
May 202432
April 202429

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ainsdale in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ainsdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Knowle Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Limont Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Eldons Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bowness Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Patterdale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
8. Briar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dunlop Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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