Crime Rate in St Oswald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Oswald

The total recorded crimes in St Oswald, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Oswald crime rate of 4.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
St Oswald Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Threshers with total crimes: 13
  • The Bales with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Sefton.

    • 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 areas in the Sefton.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Oswald has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Oswald)CrimesRank (St Oswald)CrimesRank (St Oswald)
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
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

St Oswald 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 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202521
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202416
October 202441
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202524
April 202522
March 202516
February 20259
January 202511
December 20248
November 202424
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202549
May 202552
April 202537
March 202548
February 202544
January 202560
December 202447
November 202445
October 202445
September 202453
August 202451

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202518
April 202514
March 202512
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 202413
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 202515
December 20248
November 202420
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

High Crime Locations St Oswald in July 2025

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

1. The Threshers (Map)
Total13
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. The Bales (Map)
Total12
Drugs4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Red Lomes (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stonyfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Stanton Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Pendle Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Joseph Lister Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. St Ambrose Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1

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