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Crime in Bootle

Bootle had 3,184 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 171.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 128% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

L20, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bootle

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171.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1403 in 3 months

Month by month

1054 Mar 873 Apr 991 May 997 Jun 1142 Jul 1045 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bootle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,40344%
anti-social behaviour2949%
public order2729%
shoplifting2377%
criminal damage2337%
drugs1866%
theft1445%
burglary983%

Bootle against Sefton

TypeBootle per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence75.728.3▲ 7%
Burglary5.32▲ 72%
Vehicle crime4.72.6▼ 9%
Anti-social behaviour15.99.2▲ 52%
Theft and robbery12.44.6▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walton212.7▲ 5%
Bootle171.8▲ 9%
Kirkdale165.8▲ 9%
Seaforth141.9▲ 10%
Anfield141.5▲ 12%
Litherland123.5▲ 11%
Orrell Park113.7▼ 10%
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 Bootle a safe area?

Bootle had about 171.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bootle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1403), followed by anti-social behaviour (294) and public order (272).