What is the crime rate in Cambridge, Sefton?

As of April 2026, the Cambridge ward has an annual crime rate of 65.09 per 1,000 residents with 85 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Cambridge ward?

The most common crime in Cambridge is Violence & Sexual Offences with 37 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 43.5% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Cambridge ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

Crime in Cambridge, Sefton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Cambridge, localized within Sefton.

Total Crimes

trending_up +37.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

65.09per 1k

trending_down -3.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,521

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences37

Public Order11

Anti-social Behaviour10

Other Theft6

Drug Offences5

Burglary4

Shoplifting4

Vehicle Crime3

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Weapons Possession1

Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Lathom Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1	6
On or near Park Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	6
On or near Park/Open Space Map	Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2	5
On or near Preesall Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Marshside Road Map	Shoplifting: 3Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Knob Hall Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1	4
On or near Alexandra Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1	3
On or near Avondale Road North Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1	2
On or near Marine Drive Map	Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2

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Safety comparison within Sefton district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Sefton

City Average

78.46per 1k

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Local Policing

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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

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