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Crime in Birkdale

Birkdale had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 97% on the three months before.

PR8, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Birkdale

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50.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+97%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 12 Apr 8 May 17 Jun 24 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Birkdale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1526%
anti-social behaviour1119%
shoplifting916%
criminal damage59%
drugs47%
public order35%
burglary35%
theft35%

Birkdale against Sefton

TypeBirkdale per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence13.328.3▲ 25%
Burglary2.72–
Vehicle crime0.92.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.89.2–
Theft and robbery3.64.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Southport110.4▲ 2%
Blowick97.6▼ 1%
Ainsdale63.2▲ 22%
Meols Cop59.3▲ 8%
High Park55.1▲ 17%
Birkdale50.7▲ 97%
Churchtown (PR9)46.5▲ 21%
See every Sefton area ranked on the crime in Sefton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Birkdale a safe area?

Birkdale had about 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Birkdale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and shoplifting (9).