Crime Rate in Linacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linacre

The total recorded crimes in Linacre, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linacre crime rate of 5.70 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 Linacre, encompassing approximately 46,353 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
Linacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Cricklade Close with total crimes: 11

How safe is Linacre?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Linacre reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 3,113 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Linacre witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Linacre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 3,138 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Linacre witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Linacre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Linacre has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Linacre crimes were 3,113. The crime rate of Linacre in 2024 was 67.16 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linacre were around 3,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.70 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)
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
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

Linacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (108 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202518
February 202512
January 202515
December 202417
November 202417
October 202440
September 202427
August 202420
July 202425
June 202436
May 202411

A total of 271 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202511
March 202524
February 202520
January 202532
December 202411
November 202425
October 202418
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202440
May 202426

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 202416
November 202418
October 202419
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202430
May 202421

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 202596
March 202598
February 202577
January 202563
December 202481
November 202491
October 2024102
September 202490
August 2024111
July 2024112
June 2024186
May 202482

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 202418
November 202414
October 202431
September 202428
August 202422
July 202417
June 202438
May 202430

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 202522
January 20258
December 202410
November 202417
October 202417
September 202423
August 202417
July 202411
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 331 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202513
January 20258
December 202413
November 202418
October 202427
September 202433
August 202424
July 202429
June 202468
May 202428

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

High Crime Locations Linacre in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
3. Cricklade Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hornby Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Washington Parade (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Merton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. St Alban'S Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Edmond'S Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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