Sefton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Sefton's crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.8% below the UK average, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. This figure translates to a risk level where one resident in every 148 experienced a reported crime during the month, a measure that helps contextualise daily life in the district. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 41.6% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.1%) and public order offences (10.1%). These patterns may be influenced by Sefton's character as a coastal commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributes to fluctuations in certain categories. For instance, the higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences could be linked to increased social interactions during festive events or the concentration of nightlife venues in specific areas. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (21% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below) may reflect the district's retail and transport infrastructure, with fewer opportunities for such crimes in high-traffic areas. This data illustrates how local geography and seasonal rhythms shape crime patterns, even as the overall rate remains below the national benchmark.

November saw a 36.4% rise in bicycle theft, the most significant increase among crime categories. This surge, from 11 to 15 incidents, may reflect increased cycling activity during Black Friday sales or seasonal changes in travel patterns. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 21.0%, from 143 to 113, a drop that could align with reduced social gatherings during the darker evenings of November. Vehicle crime also declined by 18.8%, with 56 reported incidents compared to 69 in October, linked to fewer cars on the road during holiday periods. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 25% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by local community initiatives or effective policing in high-traffic areas. These fluctuations demonstrate how specific crime types respond to both seasonal and situational factors.

Sefton's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.0% drop from the previous month's rate of 7.3. This decline suggests a continuing trend of reduced criminal activity. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 65 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk in terms of personal exposure. With a population of 286,281, the monthly aggregate illustrates how crime is distributed across the district. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories such as violence and sexual offences remain 9% above the national benchmark, highlighting local variations in crime patterns. This contrast underscores the need to consider both broad trends and specific categories when assessing safety.