Maghull Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Maghull's August 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 54.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. This built-up area within Sefton experiences a crime profile shaped by local dynamics, with violence and sexual offences dominating the monthly tally at 32 incidents (42.7% of total crimes). The next most prevalent categories were criminal damage and arson (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%), both significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns, as August—a peak holiday month—may increase burglary risks from empty homes while reducing some forms of street crime through lower foot traffic. The area's relatively low property crime rate (24 incidents) compared to violent crime (32) suggests a unique balance influenced by its urban character and possibly lower commercial activity than larger cities. Despite the overall low rate, the data shows a slight seasonal shift in crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences declining by 46.7% and 14.3% respectively, reflecting the impact of summer holidays on community interactions. The absence of major spikes in property crime, combined with the UK's generally higher rates, reinforces Maghull's position as a comparatively secure area within the UK's broader crime profile.

August 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime, Burglary, and Possession of weapons each increasing by 100% compared to July. These jumps—though from small base numbers—suggest emerging patterns that warrant monitoring, particularly the rise in weapon-related incidents, which are 43% above the UK average. Conversely, Other theft plummeted by 75% (from 8 to 2 incidents), likely reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or temporary deterrence measures. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between Maghull and the UK: anti-social behaviour rates here are 72% below the national average, while bicycle theft remains slightly above (11% higher). This divergence may be explained by Maghull's urban density, which could reduce opportunities for anti-social acts but increase theft from parked bikes in shared spaces. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—41% below the UK average—suggests targeted local factors, linked to community policing efforts or the area's demographic profile. Meanwhile, the absence of significant spikes in major property crimes reinforces the area's consistent safety record, despite the seasonal context that typically elevates burglary risks.

Maghull's crime rate in August 2024 (3.7 per 1,000 residents) was 3.9% lower than the previous month's rate of 3.8, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 271 residents. This figure places Maghull in a category where residents face a lower risk of crime compared to the UK average, with the area's population of 20,301 contributing to its manageable crime numbers. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-271—provides a tangible sense of scale for locals, emphasizing that most residents will not experience a crime during the month. This is particularly significant when compared to the UK's higher rates, where the equivalent ratio would be much lower. The slight month-on-month decline, combined with the area's consistently low rates, suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors (such as increased community engagement during summer) may be sustaining this trend. While the 54.9% gap from the UK average is substantial, the proximity of this month's rate to the previous month's (3.7 vs 3.8) highlights the stability of Maghull's crime picture, even amid seasonal shifts that typically affect urban areas.