Crime Rate in Birkdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birkdale

The total recorded crimes in Birkdale, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkdale crime rate of 1.97 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 Birkdale, encompassing approximately 31,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Birkdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matlock Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stamford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bolton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Birkdale?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Birkdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 653 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birkdale recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Birkdale had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 659 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birkdale recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birkdale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Birkdale has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Birkdale crimes were 653. The crime rate of Birkdale in 2024 was 20.75 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birkdale were around 659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.94 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birkdale)CrimesRank (Birkdale)CrimesRank (Birkdale)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Netherton and Orrell137 51,454 71,458 7
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Cambridge116 91,020 121,039 11
Norwood62 161,076 11975 12
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Birkdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202523
March 202514
February 202525
January 202515
December 202421
November 202424
October 202421
September 202424
August 202428
July 202427
June 202474
May 202430

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 202417
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 202415
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Birkdale in May 2025

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

1. Matlock Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Stamford Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bolton Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Cardigan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lynton Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Walmer Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Warwick Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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