Crime Rate in Linacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linacre

The total recorded crimes in Linacre, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linacre crime rate of 4.49 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Linacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • St Catherine'S Road with total crimes: 8
  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Linacre has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 0.26 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)
Duke's282 13,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church109 71,495 61,613 4
Molyneux105 81,758 41,352 8
St Oswald135 41,605 51,520 5
Litherland135 51,223 91,244 9
Ford125 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell101 91,454 71,458 7
Kew94 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge79 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood71 141,076 11975 12
Ainsdale83 11711 16816 13
Manor81 12783 15815 14
Sudell70 15830 13697 16
Victoria64 16825 14788 15
Harington59 17629 18672 17
Birkdale44 21653 17659 18
Blundellsands56 18587 20591 20
Meols48 19606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Linacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202532
May 202526
April 202511
March 202524
February 202520
January 202532
December 202411
November 202425
October 202418
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 270 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202534
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202513
January 20258
December 202413
November 202418
October 202427
September 202433
August 202424

A total of 1121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202598
May 2025108
April 202596
March 202598
February 202577
January 202563
December 202481
November 202491
October 2024102
September 202490
August 2024111

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 202522
January 20258
December 202410
November 202417
October 202417
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 202418
November 202414
October 202431
September 202428
August 202422

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 202511
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202521
April 202516
March 202518
February 202512
January 202515
December 202417
November 202417
October 202440
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202521
April 202513
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 202416
November 202418
October 202419
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
August 20241

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Linacre in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Catherine'S Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
3. Delaware Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stanley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cricklade Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Halidon Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Burns Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2

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