Crime Rate in Birkdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birkdale

The total recorded crimes in Birkdale, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkdale crime rate of 1.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Birkdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clovelly Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Fallows 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Birkdale has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 22th 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.

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
Ainsdale58 15711 16816 13
Sudell57 17830 13697 16
Victoria58 16825 14788 15
Harington62 14629 18672 17
Park47 18560 22496 22
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

Birkdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 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 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Birkdale in March 2025

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

1. Bolton Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clovelly Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Fallows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Meres Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. School Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Claremont Gardens (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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