Crime Rate in Harington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harington

The total recorded crimes in Harington, Sefton, UK in February 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harington crime rate of 2.64 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 Harington, encompassing approximately 17,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westview Close with total crimes: 9
  • Sumner Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harington?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Harington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 629 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Harington had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 672 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harington recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Harington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Harington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Harington crimes were 629. The crime rate of Harington in 2024 was 36.89 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harington were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.41 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harington)CrimesRank (Harington)CrimesRank (Harington)
LinacreNA NA3,113 23,138 1
Duke'sNA NA3,632 12,678 2
DerbyNA NA1,851 32,004 3
ChurchNA NA1,495 61,613 4
MolyneuxNA NA1,758 41,352 8
St OswaldNA NA1,605 51,520 5
FordNA NA1,386 81,512 6
Netherton and OrrellNA NA1,454 71,458 7
LitherlandNA NA1,223 91,244 9
KewNA NA1,154 101,161 10
CambridgeNA NA1,020 121,039 11
NorwoodNA NA1,076 11975 12
AinsdaleNA NA711 16816 13
SudellNA NA830 13697 16
ManorNA NA783 15815 14
VictoriaNA NA825 14788 15
BirkdaleNA NA653 17659 18
MeolsNA NA606 19604 19
BlundellsandsNA NA587 20591 20
RavenmeolsNA NA577 21580 21
ParkNA NA560 22496 22

Harington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20254
November 20256
October 202511
September 20255
August 202513
July 202510
June 20258
May 202515
April 202511
March 20251
February 20257

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
December 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20257
July 20252
June 202513
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202614
December 202511
November 202513
October 202518
September 202520
August 202519
July 202525
June 202525
May 202527
April 202527
March 202521
February 202517

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20257
November 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Harington in February 2026

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

1. Westview Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sumner Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Trap Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Range Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Davenham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Page Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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