Crime Rate in Ford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ford

The total recorded crimes in Ford, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ford crime rate of 2.99 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 Ford, encompassing approximately 41,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (72.09% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Ford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marina Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Condron Road North with total crimes: 7
  • Rye Croft with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ford?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Ford reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1,386 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Ford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,512 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ford witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ford has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Ford crimes were 1,386. The crime rate of Ford in 2024 was 33.13 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ford were around 1,512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.14 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ford)CrimesRank (Ford)CrimesRank (Ford)
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
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

Ford 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 74 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 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 (43 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202543
May 202561
April 202551
March 202545
February 202535
January 202540
December 202442
November 202440
October 202434
September 202444
August 202443

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20253
April 20256
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
February 202513
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
January 20252
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Ford in July 2025

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

1. Marina Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Condron Road North (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
3. Rye Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Highfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gale Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Sefton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Sefton Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
9. Vincent Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Condron Road South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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