Maghull Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 20,301, Maghull recorded 90 crimes in May 2024—a rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 47.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a significant disparity that reflects a broader pattern of lower crime incidence in this built-up area within Sefton. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (38 incidents, 42.2% share), followed by public order offences (18, 20.0%) and anti-social behaviour (14, 15.6%). These figures align with seasonal trends observed in May, when extended daylight hours and bank holidays often correlate with increased outdoor socialising and drinking, factors that may contribute to higher public order and violence-related incidents. The area's crime profile also shows marked differences compared to national averages: anti-social behaviour is recorded at 52% below the UK rate, while shoplifting and burglary are both 53% and 35% below their respective UK benchmarks. This suggests that community characteristics, such as the presence of local amenities and social cohesion, may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. However, the 43% above-average rate for public order offences highlights a specific challenge linked to the area's built-up environment and the social dynamics of its population during periods of heightened activity.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), shoplifting increasing by 133.3% (3 to 7), and possession of weapons doubling (1 to 2). These rises contrast with declines in drugs offences (-75%) and other theft (-33.3%), suggesting fluctuating pressures across different crime categories. The breakdown reveals a marked imbalance in the local crime mix: violence and sexual offences (42.2% share) far outpace property crimes, which account for just 19.4% of the total. This violent-crime dominance is consistent with Maghull's 47.6% deficit to the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (52% below UK rates) and burglary (35% below). However, public order offences in Maghull are 43% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect localised social dynamics such as the impact of bank holidays and extended evening activity in the area's built-up environment.

Maghull's crime rate in May 2024 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 7.0% increase from April's 4.1 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 226 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. While the overall rate has risen slightly, the population-scaled perspective underscores that Maghull's crime profile continues to be markedly safer than the UK average. This contrast is reinforced by the fact that several crime categories, including anti-social behaviour and burglary, are recorded at rates 52% and 35% below their respective UK averages. The local context suggests that while community-focused policing and social initiatives may contribute to these lower rates, the recent uptick in specific offences such as criminal damage and arson deserves closer attention within the area's broader crime picture.