Aintree Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Aintree during June 2025, 5.7 crimes were reported — a rate 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 1 crime per 30 residents, though the distribution across crime types reveals distinct patterns. Shoplifting dominated with 39.5% of all crimes, likely reflecting the area's retail presence and summer foot traffic. Violent crimes, at 10.5% of the total, were 79% below the UK average, consistent with Aintree's character as a built-up area within Sefton where community cohesion and police presence may contribute to lower violent incidents. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may partly explain the prominence of shoplifting, as extended daylight hours and increased tourist activity could create opportunities for retail theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, suggesting a generally orderly environment despite the rising prevalence of property crimes. These patterns illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms shape crime profiles, even within a relatively low-crime area.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary compared to the previous month, with four incidents reported — a sharp contrast to the zero burglaries recorded in May. This spike may reflect summer-related factors, such as increased property visibility or changes in resident activity patterns. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, potentially linked to higher traffic volumes or unsecured vehicles in public spaces. Meanwhile, violent crimes dropped 73.3% from 15 to 4, a decline consistent with the area's historically low rates of violence and sexual offences. Shoplifting remains a striking concern, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 265% above the UK average — highlighting the need for targeted retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 58% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or strong social norms. These shifts in crime mix underscore the importance of context-specific strategies, such as enhanced surveillance in high-traffic retail zones to address shoplifting while maintaining the area's low violent crime trajectory.

Aintree's crime rate in June 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 48.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000, reflecting a significant improvement in public safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 176 residents — a monthly exposure rate that places Aintree among the safest areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per 30 residents, a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the UK average. With a population of 6,670, the 38 reported crimes in June represent a manageable level of risk for residents, particularly when compared to the national context where 8.1 crimes occur per 1,000 people. This stark contrast underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, though the shoplifting spike suggests targeted interventions may still be needed. The month-on-month decline aligns with typical summer patterns, where increased daylight and community engagement may deter certain types of crime, though property-related offences remain a persistent challenge requiring further attention.