Maghull Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maghull's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights Maghull as a relatively safe built-up area within Sefton, despite the challenges of seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.3% of all incidents reported—though this rate was 27% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.6% of total crimes, again significantly lower than the national average of 1.5 per 1,000. The area's crime profile also included notable underrepresentation in categories like shoplifting (84% below the UK average) and burglary (63% below), which may reflect Maghull's characteristics as a mixed-use residential and commercial area with limited high-density retail zones. August, as a peak holiday month, brought seasonal context: while tourism typically elevates burglary risks in empty homes, Maghull's burglary rate remained well below the UK average, suggesting strong community or property management practices. The dominance of violent crime over property crime may indicate factors such as local demographics, social dynamics, or policing priorities. For a built-up area, Maghull's performance aligns with patterns seen in similar suburban and semi-rural communities where violent crime rates are often lower than in major urban centres. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) further support the notion that Maghull's environment—influenced by its proximity to Sefton's coastal areas and commuter networks—creates conditions that deter certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime from two to six incidents in August raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as increased summer traffic or events, contributed to this shift. Overall, Maghull's crime statistics illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with the area consistently performing better than the UK average in most categories. This suggests that local initiatives, policing strategies, or community characteristics may be playing a role in maintaining lower crime rates, even during months with heightened seasonal activity.

August 2025 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from two to six incidents—a sharp shift that may reflect heightened summer activity in local car parks or increased vehicle-related thefts during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 45.5%, with 16 incidents reported, marking a notable upward trend in this category. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, dropping from four to two, a decline that could align with seasonal patterns or local law enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.3% of all crimes, though this rate was 27% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The sharp contrast between rising vehicle crime and falling drug-related offences highlights shifting patterns in local criminal activity. For residents, the 4.5 crime rate per 1,000—well below the UK average—offers reassurance, though the doubling of vehicle crime underscores the need for vigilance in parking areas.

Maghull's crime rate in August 2025 rose 16.7% from the previous month, moving from 3.8 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, August saw an average of three crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 223 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: if a household were to experience a crime, the likelihood would be roughly one in 223 during the month. Population scaling reveals that Maghull's 20,301 residents accounted for 91 total crimes, reflecting a low-crime profile relative to both national benchmarks and historical trends for similar built-up areas. The rise in August contrasts with the previous month's rate but remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal tourism or community initiatives—may be influencing the trend in ways that require further local analysis.