Crime Rate in Blundellsands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blundellsands

The total recorded crimes in Blundellsands, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blundellsands crime rate of 2.00 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 Blundellsands, encompassing approximately 28,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Blundellsands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ward Road with total crimes: 5
  • Partridge Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mariners Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blundellsands?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Blundellsands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 587 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blundellsands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Blundellsands had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 591 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blundellsands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blundellsands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blundellsands has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Blundellsands crimes were 587. The crime rate of Blundellsands in 2024 was 20.95 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blundellsands were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.09 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blundellsands)CrimesRank (Blundellsands)CrimesRank (Blundellsands)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's282 13,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church109 71,495 61,613 4
Molyneux105 81,758 41,352 8
St Oswald135 41,605 51,520 5
Litherland135 51,223 91,244 9
Ford125 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell101 91,454 71,458 7
Kew94 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge79 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood71 141,076 11975 12
Ainsdale83 11711 16816 13
Manor81 12783 15815 14
Sudell70 15830 13697 16
Victoria64 16825 14788 15
Harington59 17629 18672 17
Birkdale44 21653 17659 18
Meols48 19606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Blundellsands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202521
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
October 20242

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202516
May 202526
April 202518
March 202510
February 202521
January 20259
December 202427
November 202419
October 202415
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 202512
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Blundellsands in July 2025

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

1. Ward Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Partridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Mariners Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Serpentine (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Miller Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ilford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
10. Victoria Road West (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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