Crime Rate in Harington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harington

The total recorded crimes in Harington, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harington crime rate of 4.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Harington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westview Close with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Harington has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harington)CrimesRank (Harington)CrimesRank (Harington)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
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
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

Harington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202521
February 202517
January 202521
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202416
August 202413
July 202425
June 202436
May 202424

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20251
February 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Harington in May 2025

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

1. Westview Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chindit Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warren Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Greenloon'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Harington Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. St Luke'S Church Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sumner Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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