Crime in Birkdale, Sefton
Comprehensive safety analysis for Birkdale, localized within Sefton.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
Safety Rating
ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Bolton Road Map | Shoplifting: 8Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Central Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Lord Street West Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Vivian Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Meadow Avenue Map | Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Weld Parade Map | Drugs: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Bury Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Birkdale Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Drugs: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Anti- Social Behaviour in and around the Town Centre. We aim to work with partners to reduce the amount of anti social behaviour and ensure Southport is a safe , pleasant place to live or visit.
Issued: 9 Apr 2026
Status Update
New Town Centre team providing additional HI-Vis patrolling.
Walkabout days with the Local Authority to identify issues,
Numerous arrests for Drug use or theft.
PSPO now active.
Actioned: 9 Apr 2026
Serious Violence - Reducing the incidents and fear of violence in the Town Centre area.
Issued: 9 Apr 2026
Status Update
Additional Local Officers for the Town
Patrolling the Night time economy.
Target known offenders.
PSPO now active
Actioned: 9 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Community Surgery - The Atkinson
meetingOfficers will be present to speak to during this event. Bike marking will also be available. An ideal opportunity to have your new Christmas bikes registered.
Community Surgery - The Atkinson
meetingOfficers will be present to speak to during this event. Bike marking will also be available. An ideal opportunity to have your new Christmas bikes registered.
Community Surgery - The Atkinson
meetingOfficers will be present to speak to during this event. Bike marking will also be available. An ideal opportunity to have your new Christmas bikes registered.
Community Surgery - The Atkinson
meetingOfficers will be present to speak to during this event. Bike marking will also be available. An ideal opportunity to have your new Christmas bikes registered.
Community Surgery - The Atkinson
meetingOfficers will be present to speak to during this event. Bike marking will also be available. An ideal opportunity to have your new Christmas bikes registered.
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