Lydiate Crime Rate

Lydiate is one of the safest residential areas in the country, with an overall crime rate of 36.4 per 1,000 people. This is far below the UK average of 93.1. The area's high safety level is reflected in its safety score of 91/100, which is significantly better than the national average of 78. The crime trend in Lydiate is currently decreasing, with a notable 13.6% drop year-over-year. As a quiet, predominantly residential village, Lydiate offers a very secure environment for its inhabitants. The following data provides a detailed breakdown of the crime types and time patterns that define this peaceful community.

In Lydiate, the crime profile is led by violence and sexual offences, which account for 40.5% of all reports (123 incidents). This is followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and public order offences (11.5%). These figures show that most reported crime in Lydiate involves interpersonal or community-level disruption.

Property crime in Lydiate is exceptionally low, recorded at a rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people—less than one-third of the UK average. This category includes burglary, vehicle crime, and theft. Criminal damage and arson are the most frequent property offences with 20 incidents, while burglary and vehicle crime each account for 13 and 11 incidents respectively. For residents, these statistics are very reassuring, indicating that Lydiate is one of the most secure settlements in the region. However, the concentration of burglary and vehicle crime during the night-time hours suggests that maintaining basic home and vehicle security is still important to prevent opportunistic offences.

Lydiate is currently experiencing a decreasing crime trend, with a significant 13.6% drop year-over-year. The monthly data for 2025 shows a very low and stable environment. The year began with a crime rate of only 1.3 in January.

While there were slight increases in February (4.1) and July/August (4.2 and 4.1), the overall rate remained exceptionally low throughout the year. The most recent data from September and October shows the rate returning to 2.2 and 3.5 respectively. This pattern confirms that Lydiate remains a very safe and improving environment for its residents, with no evidence of sustained increases in criminal activity over the last 12 months.

How To Keep Safe in Lydiate

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime types in Lydiate. Although the rate is very low, personal safety should always be considered.

1. When walking through the village in the evening, stick to well-lit areas and be aware of your surroundings.
2. Ensure your home is secure, particularly at night; burglary and vehicle crime in Lydiate are most prevalent between 12am and 6am, making up over 60% of night-time offences.
3. Secure your vehicle and avoid leaving any valuables on display, as the low rate of property crime suggests that any incidents are likely to be opportunistic.
4. Report anti-social behaviour, which accounts for over 13% of local crime, to the local policing team to help maintain the village's high safety standards.
5. If you are using local amenities during the day, keep your personal belongings secure, as theft and shoplifting are the main property crimes during these hours.

Crime in Lydiate follows very specific temporal patterns. During the morning and afternoon, theft is the primary issue, accounting for 44% and 45% of incidents respectively. This reflects the activity around the village’s local shops and businesses during the day.

As the day transitions into evening and night, the nature of reported crime shifts significantly. In the evening (6pm to 12am), "other" crimes, including public order and anti-social behaviour, account for 47% of the total. The night-time period (12am to 6am) is particularly critical for property security; vehicle crime and burglary combined account for 61% of all offences during these hours. This is the highest proportion of the day for these crime types. Residents should be most vigilant about their home and vehicle security during the overnight period when these specific risks are most concentrated.

Lydiate is part of a very safe cluster of areas. Its crime rate of 36.4 is lower than nearby Maghull (45.9) and Haskayne (53.4). It is significantly safer than Aintree, which has a rate of 96.3. The nearby village of Aughton reports 0.0, placing Lydiate in a highly secure regional context. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet residential life with very low crime activity compared to the more urbanised parts of Sefton and West Lancashire.

While Lydiate is very safe with a property crime rate of only 9.5 per 1,000, the 24 combined annual incidents of burglary and vehicle crime show that opportunistic theft still occurs. In such a quiet area, a single incident can have a significant impact on the community's sense of security. Traditional security systems that only record footage are often reactive and do little to prevent a crime.

The scOS operating system offers a proactive approach that is well-suited to Lydiate's residential environment. By using AI to monitor your property's boundary, scOS can identify suspicious activity before a break-in attempt is made. In Lydiate, where burglary and vehicle crime account for over 60% of all night-time offences, scOS’s ability to watch over your home and driveway with multi-camera intelligence is a major benefit. The system can autonomously activate deterrents like lights and audio warnings to scare off intruders. This shifts the focus from reactive surveillance to active protection, ensuring your home remains a hard target for any opportunistic criminals.