Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lincoln Green with total crimes: 3
  • Mallory Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Sefton.

    • 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 areas in the Sefton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 202456
May 202422

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lincoln Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Mallory Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Turnbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westover Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Gainsborough Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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