Crime Rate in Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church

The total recorded crimes in Church, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church crime rate of 0.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Dewlands Road with total crimes: 5
  • Waterloo Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Church has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 0.86 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
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
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Church Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202557
March 202549
February 202536
January 202541
December 202434
November 202457
October 202440
September 202455
August 202444
July 202453
June 2024110
May 202458

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 202515
January 20256
December 20242
November 202415
October 202414
September 202416
August 202413
July 202418
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202413
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202419
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 202413
September 202416
August 202415
July 20249
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dewlands Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hereford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
7. Glendower Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ewart Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1

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