Sefton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Sefton's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, was 16% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting the area's higher concentration of nightlife and commercial activity in its coastal towns. Public order offences (11.9% of total) also exceeded UK averages by 48%, a pattern consistent with the summer season's impact on local policing priorities. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents placed Sefton 11% below the UK average of 8.2, a position that has been maintained through targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour (50% below UK average). Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: the start of summer saw increased foot traffic in Sefton's coastal areas, which may have contributed to the 48% above-average public order figures. Conversely, the decline in vehicle crime (33.8% month-on-month) could be attributed to reduced parking congestion during the warmer months. The area's lower burglary rates (33% below UK average) suggest effective home security measures are in place. increase in burglary from 55 to 69 incidents indicates continued vulnerability in certain residential zones. These patterns highlight the combination of seasonal tourism, local demographics, and policing strategies in shaping Sefton's crime profile.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 183.3% increase in reported robberies, rising from 6 to 17 incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 33.8% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 80 to 53. The shift in crime mix is evident: violent crimes (44.4% of total) outpaced property crimes (55.6%) for the first time this year. Public order offences rose 48% above the UK average, likely linked to the start of the summer tourism season in Sefton's coastal areas. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 50% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect effective community policing in residential zones. Residents should note the 66.7% increase in theft from the person, now at 5 incidents, though this remains a small fraction of total crimes.

Sefton's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% decline from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This marks the lowest monthly rate since at least 2023, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of 70 crimes per day, a figure that includes both violent and property-related incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 137 residents, a rate that places Sefton among the safer local authority districts in the UK. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average of 1-in-123 residents, highlighting the area's relatively secure environment. With a population of 286,281, the rate translates to a manageable number of incidents for local policing resources, though spikes in specific categories like robbery remain areas of focus.