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Crime in Churchtown (PR9)

Churchtown (PR9) had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

PR9, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Churchtown (PR9)

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46.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 36 Apr 23 May 29 Jun 25 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Churchtown (PR9). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2430%
public order1721%
anti-social behaviour1215%
criminal damage79%
shoplifting79%
theft56%
vehicle crime56%
other crime22%

Churchtown (PR9) against Sefton

TypeChurchtown (PR9) per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence13.828.3▼ 23%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime2.92.6–
Anti-social behaviour6.99.2–
Theft and robbery2.94.6–

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%
Meols Cop59.3▲ 8%
Marshside59.2▲ 6%
High Park55.1▲ 17%
Churchtown (PR9)46.5▲ 21%
Crossens43.5▼ 6%
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 Churchtown (PR9) a safe area?

Churchtown (PR9) had about 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Churchtown (PR9)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by public order (17) and anti-social behaviour (12).