Crime Rate in Kew: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kew

The total recorded crimes in Kew, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kew crime rate of 1.58 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 Kew, encompassing approximately 75,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (12.77% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Kew Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Redwood Way with total crimes: 9

How safe is Kew?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Kew demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1154 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Kew had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,161 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kew Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kew has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Kew crimes were 1,154. The crime rate of Kew in 2024 was 15.37 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kew were around 1,161 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.46 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)
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
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

Kew Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202547
March 202535
February 202533
January 202550
December 202435
November 202433
October 202446
September 202458
August 202465
July 202456
June 202478
May 202451

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 202417
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20259
January 202524
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
May 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Kew in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Redwood Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Warwick Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
7. Hampton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Meols Cop Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
9. Back Virginia Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. St James Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1

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