Crime Rate in Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church

The total recorded crimes in Church, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church crime rate of 0.82 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 Church, encompassing approximately 132,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (21.28% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hougoumont Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • South Road with total crimes: 7
  • Durham Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Church?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Church reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1,495 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Church witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Church experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,613 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Church witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Church has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Church Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Church has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Church crimes were 1,495. The crime rate of Church in 2024 was 11.80 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church were around 1,613 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.16 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's282 13,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
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
Blundellsands56 18587 20591 20
Meols48 19606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Church 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 57 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 202413
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202547
May 202545
April 202557
March 202549
February 202536
January 202541
December 202434
November 202457
October 202440
September 202455
August 202444

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 202515
January 20256
December 20242
November 202415
October 202414
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202419
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Church in July 2025

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

1. Hougoumont Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. South Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Durham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Waterloo (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bower Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedford Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Corinthian Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pritchard Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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