Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Sefton, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.17 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Neville Hymus Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Victoria demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 825 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Victoria had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 788 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Victoria has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 825. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 788 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 15 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
Harington62 14629 18672 17
Birkdale36 22653 17659 18
Park47 18560 22496 22
Meols36 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 19577 21580 21
Blundellsands41 20587 20591 20

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 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 (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202513
January 202521
December 202424
November 202410
October 202416
September 202419
August 202428
July 202430
June 202442
May 202431
April 202427

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 202415
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
3. Neville Hymus Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hornby Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brownmoor Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kimberley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Everest Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Preseland Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Belvidere Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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