Sefton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Sefton recorded a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure, while relatively low, does not obscure the area’s specific crime profile, which is shaped by its mix of urban and coastal characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 42.8% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—12% above the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as the presence of nightlife areas or high-traffic public spaces, may contribute to the persistence of violent crime. Public order offences also stood out, with 237 incidents reported (12.1% of total crimes), a rate 51% higher than the UK average. This could be tied to Sefton’s coastal and tourist-oriented economy, where seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may amplify tensions in crowded areas. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a marked decline, dropping by 41.3% compared to October, reflecting reduced socialising during the month. Seasonal shifts appear to influence crime patterns: the colder weather and shorter days may have suppressed outdoor crimes, while the peak of the shopping season could have intensified retail-related offences. For residents, the per-capita perspective reveals that over the course of November, one in every 146 people experienced a reported crime—a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of targeted policing in high-risk categories such as violence and public order.

November saw a 50.9% increase in burglary compared to October, with 80 incidents reported—a sharp rise from 53 in the previous month. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and increased home occupancy during the holiday period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 41.3%, dropping from 264 to 155, a decline that could reflect reduced public gatherings during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with 2.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights local challenges in addressing violent crime, even as overall rates improved. Meanwhile, bicycle theft dropped by 35%, due to colder weather deterring outdoor activity. Residents may find the 12% increase in drugs-related crimes (0.4 per 1,000) concerning, though this remains below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000.

Sefton’s crime rate in November 2023 fell by 5.4% compared to October, dropping from 7.3 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns in the area, where darker evenings and reduced retail activity may temper some crime types. On a daily basis, 66 crimes were reported in Sefton each day in November, a figure that, while local, offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 146 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that contextualises risk within the population. With Sefton’s population at 286,281, this translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, even as specific categories—such as violence and public order—remain elevated compared to the UK average. The comparison to the UK rate highlights Sefton’s relative safety, though localised pressures in certain crime types persist.