Maghull Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maghull's anti-social behaviour rate in January 2025 stood at 0.2 per 1,000, a figure 80% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's unique dynamics, where community-focused initiatives and strong local policing may contribute to suppressed levels of disruptive behaviour. The overall crime rate for the month was 2.7 per 1,000, placing Maghull 62% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000—a disparity that underscores the area's consistently lower exposure to crime compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 64.8% of all crimes, with 35 incidents recorded, though this category remained 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday lulls, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—likely influenced patterns, with property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary comprising just 10.7% of total incidents. This contrasts with the UK's typically higher proportion of property-related crimes during the winter months. The area's crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Sefton, appears to reflect a combination of effective community engagement and the absence of high-density urban features that often correlate with elevated crime rates.

Violence and sexual offences rose by 12.9% month-on-month, increasing from 31 to 35 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal factors or localized tensions during the post-holiday period. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 75%, declining from 4 to 1, a trend that could indicate the success of targeted interventions or reduced activity during colder months. Shoplifting also dropped by two-thirds (66.7%), falling from 9 to 3, linked to lower retail footfall and shorter trading hours in January. Anti-social behaviour, which previously accounted for 10 incidents in December, dropped by 60% to 4, aligning with the area's broader pattern of consistently low anti-social behaviour rates. Maghull's burglary rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 33% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective property crime prevention measures. This contrasts with the UK's typical seasonal fluctuations, where burglary rates often peak during winter months due to increased indoor activity and home security lapses. The crime mix in Maghull remains heavily skewed toward violent offences, which constitute 64.8% of all reported crimes, a higher proportion than the UK's 32% share for this category.

Maghull's crime rate in January 2025 (2.7 per 1,000) marked a 35% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while low, may appear higher to residents accustomed to the area's historically quiet crime environment. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 376 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average of 1 in 140 residents. With a population of 20,301, Maghull's small size and relatively low crime density suggest a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime than the national average. This context is further reinforced by the fact that the most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—still remains 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's built-up nature within Sefton, combined with its likely mix of residential and commercial properties, may contribute to a crime profile that is both distinct and consistently lower than the UK's overall pattern.