Aintree Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Aintree's crime profile, accounting for 39.2% of all reported crimes in January 2026. With a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents, the area sits 13.2% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This urbanised built-up area within Sefton experiences a distinct crime mix, where interpersonal violence overshadows property-related offences. The 20 incidents of violence and sexual offences alone exceed the UK average for this category by 20%, highlighting a concentrated challenge in this community. Shoplifting follows closely with 19.6% of total crimes, a figure 163% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a particular vulnerability in retail environments. Anti-social behaviour, also at 19.6% of total crimes, shows a 61% gap compared to national figures, potentially linked to the area's density and proximity to major transport hubs. Seasonal factors in January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contribute to the patterns observed, though the persistent nature of violence suggests deeper community-level dynamics. The 18 property crimes recorded, while lower than the violent offences, still represent a notable 35% of the total crime count, with shoplifting accounting for over half of this category. The interplay between urban density, transient populations, and local economic conditions may partly explain these figures, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

January 2026 saw a sharp 53.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 13 to 20 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains consistent with the area's year-round challenges in managing interpersonal conflict. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 44.4% month-on-month, from 18 to 10 incidents, a decline that may reflect temporary factors such as seasonal changes or targeted interventions. Shoplifting. (from 11 to 10 incidents), remains an outlier compared to the UK average, with its rate 163% above national levels. This stark discrepancy underscores the unique pressures on retail environments in Aintree, where the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting dwarfs the UK's 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), a small but notable shift that may be linked to seasonal variations in vehicle usage or temporary changes in policing focus. The contrast between rising violence and falling anti-social behaviour highlights the complexity of crime patterns in this urbanised area, where different categories respond to distinct environmental and social triggers. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, which now account for nearly 40% of all recorded crimes.

Aintree's crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 in January 2026 marks a 3.8% decline from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. This monthly figure translates to roughly two crimes per day across the area's 6,670 residents, a localised metric that does not directly compare to national daily crime rates. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's persistent crime challenges. While the overall rate has decreased slightly from December, the underlying trends reveal a mixed picture: violence and sexual offences have surged, while anti-social behaviour has dropped sharply. This contrast suggests that different crime categories are influenced by distinct factors, with some showing responsiveness to seasonal or environmental shifts and others maintaining a more consistent pattern. The population-scaled perspective—1 crime per 131 residents—provides context for local residents, indicating that while the rate is not alarmingly high in absolute terms, it remains elevated compared to the UK average. This figure also highlights the importance of targeted policing and community engagement in an area where crime is concentrated in specific categories and locations.