Sefton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Sefton, 6.8 crimes were reported in November 2025, placing the local authority 6.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This rate translates to a roughly 1-in-148 chance of a resident experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.6% of all recorded crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This is consistent with the area’s urban character, where higher population density and social interactions may contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 11.1%, though this rate was 25% below the UK average, possibly reflecting local initiatives or community engagement efforts. Public order offences, at 10.1%, were 49% above the UK average, a pattern that may align with Sefton’s coastal location and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. The month’s darker evenings and increased retail activity during Black Friday likely influenced the crime profile, with shoplifting remaining a concern despite being 21% below the UK average. These patterns underscore the interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics in shaping crime trends.

November 2025 saw a 36.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 11 to 15 incidents. This surge may be linked to the colder weather prompting more indoor activity, leaving bikes unattended in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 18.8%, from 69 to 56, potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures in car parks. Other theft also rose sharply, with a 28.2% increase to 109 cases, driven by the Black Friday shopping rush. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes dropped by 21.0%, from 143 to 113, a decline that could indicate effective policing in areas where drug use is concentrated. Violence and sexual offences remained a pressing concern, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—9% above the UK average—highlighting the need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was lower than the UK average, suggesting that local community efforts or environmental factors may be curbing such incidents. These fluctuations illustrate how specific events and seasonal shifts can influence crime patterns, even within a broader downward trend in overall rates.

Sefton’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 7.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.3 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal dip in crime observed during late autumn, when colder weather and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain types of offences. On a daily basis, Sefton experienced an average of 65 crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime environment. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of a resident encountering a reported crime was approximately 1-in-148, a metric that contextualises the rate in terms of personal risk. With a population of 286,281, this means around 1,939 crimes were distributed across the area, translating to roughly 6.8 incidents per 1,000 people. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the disparity in specific crime categories—such as public order offences being 49% above the national average—demonstrates the importance of granular analysis. These figures offer residents a clearer picture of how local conditions and national trends intersect, helping to inform both personal safety measures and community-level strategies.