Crime Rate in St Oswald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Oswald

The total recorded crimes in St Oswald, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Oswald crime rate of 3.64 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 St Oswald, encompassing approximately 33,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
St Oswald Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Bales with total crimes: 20
  • St Oswalds Court with total crimes: 7
  • Henry Hickman Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Oswald?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, St Oswald reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1,605 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Oswald witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Oswald experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,520 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Oswald witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Oswald Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Oswald has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total St Oswald crimes were 1,605. The crime rate of St Oswald in 2024 was 47.90 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Oswald were around 1,520 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.36 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Park47 18560 22496 22
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

St Oswald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202416
October 202441
September 202418
August 202420
July 202426
June 202410
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 686 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202544
January 202560
December 202447
November 202445
October 202445
September 202453
August 202451
July 202460
June 2024134
May 202453
April 202446

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202515
December 20248
November 202420
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248
July 202417
June 202432
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 202413
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 202511
December 20248
November 202424
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412
July 202417
June 202432
May 202420
April 202413

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Oswald in March 2025

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

1. The Bales (Map)
Total20
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. St Oswalds Court (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
3. Henry Hickman Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
4. The Marian Square (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Granams Croft (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harrocks Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Great Hey (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
10. Swift'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.