Maghull Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Maghull — a built-up area within Sefton — recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate, while relatively low, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34 incidents, 46.6% of total), followed by public order offences (9 incidents, 12.3%) and drugs-related incidents (8, 11.0%). The spring season, with its Easter period and increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to the overall crime picture, though the rate remains well below national levels. Violent crime rates in Maghull are 35% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a safer environment for residents compared to the broader UK context. However, the area's drug-related incidents are 111% above the UK average, a significant outlier that warrants attention. This contrast highlights the need to consider both the area's specific characteristics and the influence of national trends on local crime patterns. The low rate of property crimes — 15 incidents overall — further reinforces Maghull's position as a relatively safe community, though the rise in vehicle crime and other theft suggests areas for targeted local policing.

April 2023 saw a 200% rise in vehicle crime, jumping from one reported incident in March to three. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may partly explain by the increased outdoor activity during spring. Other theft also doubled, from two to four incidents, while possession of weapons — a category 43% above the UK average — rose from zero to one. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, from five to two incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in behaviour. Violent crimes, which make up 46.6% of all reports, remain significantly below the UK average for this category (35% below). The data also shows drugs-related incidents are 111% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that are broadly below national figures.

Maghull's crime rate in April 2023 rose to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% increase from March's 3.3 per 1,000. This translates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the area's 20,301 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 278 residents — a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, the upward trend highlights the need for continued monitoring. The daily crime count, though low, underscores that no area is entirely free from risk. Residents can expect an average of one crime for every 278 people in their community over a 30-day period, a ratio that reflects both the area's overall safety and the fluctuations in specific crime types.