Crime Rate in Duke's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duke's

The total recorded crimes in Duke's, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 282 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duke's crime rate of 5.60 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 Duke's, encompassing approximately 50,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
Duke's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 20
  • West Street with total crimes: 16
  • Glebe Place with total crimes: 13

How safe is Duke's?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Duke's reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 3,632 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Duke's witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Duke's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 2,678 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Duke's witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duke's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Duke's has recorded 282 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Duke's crimes were 3,632. The crime rate of Duke's in 2024 was 72.10 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duke's were around 2,678 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.17 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duke's)CrimesRank (Duke's)CrimesRank (Duke's)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
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
Blundellsands56 18587 20591 20
Meols48 19606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Duke's 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 93 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (122 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (70 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202599
May 202582
April 2025112
March 2025122
February 202577
January 202575
December 202497
November 2024100
October 202486
September 2024111
August 2024121

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202512
December 202418
November 202419
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 325 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202524
April 202521
March 202526
February 202525
January 202531
December 202412
November 202436
October 202429
September 202427
August 202435

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 384 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202546
May 202536
April 202532
March 202536
February 202529
January 202520
December 202434
November 202426
October 202417
September 202437
August 202431

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202520
April 202525
March 202532
February 202513
January 202523
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413
September 202428
August 202428

A total of 580 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202542
May 202531
April 202542
March 202544
February 202544
January 202549
December 202445
November 202461
October 202467
September 202470
August 202447

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 20258
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202411
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 202514
February 20254
January 202516
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Duke's in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. West Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Glebe Place (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Albert Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
5. Southport (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Nevill Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cable Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. B5245 (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
9. Bank Square (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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