Maghull Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Maghull's overall crime rate in February 2024 stood at 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 59.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area's consistently low crime profile, which aligns with its character as a built-up area within Sefton that balances residential density with limited commercial activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 56.9% of all reported incidents (33 cases). This was followed by criminal damage and arson (10.3%) and anti-social behaviour (6.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower-than-average crime levels, though the dominance of violent crimes suggests ongoing community-specific factors. Maghull's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average for this category, reflecting a combination of policing strategies and community engagement that may help mitigate conflicts. The area's low property crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) further underscores its distinct profile compared to larger urban centres, where property crimes often dominate. While the winter season typically sees a dip in outdoor-related offences, the persistence of violence and sexual offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in social spaces and late-night environments.

February 2024 saw an 8.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 36 to 33 cases. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the seasonal dip in public interactions and may reflect the impact of winter weather on social gatherings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 33.3% (3 to 4 cases), a trend that could be linked to the limited outdoor recreational opportunities in colder months. Other notable shifts included a 64% below UK average rate for other theft (0.2 per 1,000), suggesting effective local deterrence measures. The most significant month-on-month increase was in 'other crime' (100% rise from 0 to 1 case). The violent crime category's performance was particularly noteworthy, with its rate (1.6 per 1,000) 36% below the UK average—a figure that would be of interest to residents concerned about safety in communal spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) was 77% below the UK average, likely due to the area's limited car-centric infrastructure and higher pedestrian activity.

Maghull's crime rate in February 2024 (2.9 per 1,000) represented a 13.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that positions the area as one of the safest in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that is particularly low when considering its built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 350 residents—a ratio that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering a crime is significantly reduced compared to areas with higher population densities or more transient populations. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates Maghull's safety: with 20,301 residents, the 58 recorded crimes equate to a 0.29% chance of being directly involved in a crime. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be more than double. The combination of low crime rates and a stable population suggests that local initiatives—whether through community policing or social cohesion efforts—may be effectively maintaining this low-risk environment.