Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.11 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Gainsborough Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 560 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 496 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 560. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 496 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)CrimesRank (Sefton)
Linacre242 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's317 13,632 12,678 2
Derby141 31,851 32,004 3
Church118 81,495 61,613 4
Molyneux129 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald122 51,605 51,520 5
Ford122 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell121 71,454 71,458 7
Litherland92 91,223 91,244 9
Kew88 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge71 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood81 111,076 11975 12
Manor77 12783 15815 14
Ainsdale58 15711 16816 13
Sudell57 17830 13697 16
Victoria58 16825 14788 15
Harington62 14629 18672 17
Birkdale36 22653 17659 18
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 202423
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 202456
May 202422
April 202411

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gainsborough Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Bartlett Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Ormonde Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Normington Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lambshear Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Saville Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. South Meade (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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