Crime Rate in Duke's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duke's

The total recorded crimes in Duke's, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duke's crime rate of 4.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-26.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
Duke's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Glebe Place with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Duke's has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duke's)CrimesRank (Duke's)CrimesRank (Duke's)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
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

Duke's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 2025112
March 2025122
February 202577
January 202575
December 202497
November 2024100
October 202486
September 2024111
August 2024121
July 2024119
June 2024242
May 2024120

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202512
December 202418
November 202419
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 448 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202532
March 202536
February 202529
January 202520
December 202434
November 202426
October 202417
September 202437
August 202431
July 202442
June 202480
May 202428

A total of 364 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202526
February 202525
January 202531
December 202412
November 202436
October 202429
September 202427
August 202435
July 202425
June 202446
May 202427

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202532
February 202513
January 202523
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413
September 202428
August 202428
July 202424
June 202448
May 202430

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202542
March 202544
February 202544
January 202549
December 202445
November 202461
October 202467
September 202470
August 202447
July 202444
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202514
February 20254
January 202516
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202411
September 202419
August 202411
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Duke's in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Glebe Place (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Stanley Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. West Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Cable Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Nevill Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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