Crime Rate in Litherland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Litherland

The total recorded crimes in Litherland, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Litherland crime rate of 3.71 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 Litherland, encompassing approximately 36,418 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (4.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Litherland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelsea Road with total crimes: 10
  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Thackeray Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Litherland?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Litherland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1223 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Litherland witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Litherland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,244 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Litherland witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Litherland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Litherland has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Litherland crimes were 1,223. The crime rate of Litherland in 2024 was 33.58 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Litherland were around 1,244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.16 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Litherland)CrimesRank (Litherland)CrimesRank (Litherland)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
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
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

Litherland 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 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 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 (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 202518
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 20246
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202562
May 202544
April 202540
March 202533
February 202538
January 202527
December 202434
November 202447
October 202443
September 202441
August 202446

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202523
April 202510
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 20254
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 202413
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Litherland in July 2025

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

1. Chelsea Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Palmerston Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Thackeray Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Netherton Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Dunnings Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Snave Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Linacre Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rimmer Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Seymour Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Beechwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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