Crime Rate in Birkdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birkdale

The total recorded crimes in Birkdale, Sefton, UK in February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkdale crime rate of 1.49 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Birkdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Road with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Lynton Drive with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birkdale)CrimesRank (Birkdale)CrimesRank (Birkdale)
LinacreNA NA3,113 23,138 1
Duke'sNA NA3,632 12,678 2
DerbyNA NA1,851 32,004 3
ChurchNA NA1,495 61,613 4
MolyneuxNA NA1,758 41,352 8
St OswaldNA NA1,605 51,520 5
FordNA NA1,386 81,512 6
Netherton and OrrellNA NA1,454 71,458 7
LitherlandNA NA1,223 91,244 9
KewNA NA1,154 101,161 10
CambridgeNA NA1,020 121,039 11
NorwoodNA NA1,076 11975 12
AinsdaleNA NA711 16816 13
SudellNA NA830 13697 16
ManorNA NA783 15815 14
VictoriaNA NA825 14788 15
HaringtonNA NA629 18672 17
MeolsNA NA606 19604 19
BlundellsandsNA NA587 20591 20
RavenmeolsNA NA577 21580 21
ParkNA NA560 22496 22

Birkdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
November 20257
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 202515
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202622
December 202525
November 202526
October 202518
September 202527
August 202522
July 202522
June 202523
May 202530
April 202523
March 202514
February 202525

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 20257
November 20253
October 20254
September 202510
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20253
May 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
August 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Birkdale in February 2026

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

1. Bolton Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bury Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kirklees Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dunbar Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Briars (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Welbeck Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Welbeck Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rivington Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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