Crime Rate in Harington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harington

The total recorded crimes in Harington, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harington crime rate of 3.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Harington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sumner Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harington has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)
Linacre242 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's317 13,632 12,678 2
Derby141 31,851 32,004 3
Church118 81,495 61,613 4
Molyneux129 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald122 51,605 51,520 5
Ford122 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell121 71,454 71,458 7
Litherland92 91,223 91,244 9
Kew88 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge71 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood81 111,076 11975 12
Manor77 12783 15815 14
Ainsdale58 15711 16816 13
Sudell57 17830 13697 16
Victoria58 16825 14788 15
Birkdale36 22653 17659 18
Park47 18560 22496 22
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

Harington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202521
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202416
August 202413
July 202425
June 202436
May 202424
April 202415

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Harington in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sumner Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Elsworth Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Page Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Chindit Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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