Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Neville Hymus Way with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Sefton.

    • 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 areas in the Sefton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Victoria has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
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
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
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 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 202415
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202518
February 202513
January 202521
December 202424
November 202410
October 202416
September 202419
August 202428
July 202430
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Neville Hymus Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. The Precincts (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morningside (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sharples Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rosedale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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