Maghull Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Maghull recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 3 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure that remains substantially lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and public order offences (13.1%). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Sefton, where urban density may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced the frequency of public order incidents, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. Violent crime rates in Maghull were 38% below the UK average, a contrast to robbery rates, which were 100% above the national figure. This divergence suggests a combination of local demographics and the types of crime that emerge in different contexts. The relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting—70% and 64% below UK averages respectively—may reflect Maghull's urban layout and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. As the weather warms and outdoor activity increases, the area's crime profile will likely continue to evolve, with public order offences remaining a focal point for local authorities.

April 2024 saw a 266.7% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This surge, combined with a 200% jump in shoplifting cases and a 100% rise in 'other crime' reports, indicates a notable shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (39.3% of total), they were 38% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. Conversely, robbery rates in Maghull were 100% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like burglary and shoplifting, which were 70% and 64% below national figures respectively. The 3 crimes reported per day in Maghull provide a tangible measure of risk for residents, with public order offences emerging as a particularly dynamic category. These fluctuations may partly explain the 27.4% rise in the overall rate compared to March, though the area's crime profile remains significantly safer than the UK average.

Maghull's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 27.4% increase from March's 3.3 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the area, a figure that provides context for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 242 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 20,301, the area's crime profile remains significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the upward trend from the previous month suggests a need for continued monitoring. The daily crime count, while modest, reflects the ongoing interplay between local demographics and seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during spring. This rate is consistent with Maghull's broader pattern of maintaining a crime rate well below the UK average, even as specific categories like public order offences show sharp fluctuations.