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Crime in Ford

Ford had 319 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

L21, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ford

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119.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common152 in 3 months

Month by month

116 Mar 109 Apr 115 May 124 Jun 86 Jul 109 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15248%
anti-social behaviour4915%
public order289%
criminal damage237%
drugs186%
theft103%
shoplifting93%
burglary83%

Ford against Sefton

TypeFord per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence57.128.3▲ 3%
Burglary32–
Vehicle crime2.62.6▼ 56%
Anti-social behaviour18.49.2▲ 53%
Theft and robbery64.6▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Seaforth141.9▲ 10%
Netherton135.8▲ 1%
Litherland123.5▲ 11%
Ford119.8▼ 6%
Waterloo106.1▲ 15%
Thornton76.4▲ 2%
Crosby75.2▲ 3%
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 Ford a safe area?

Ford had about 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (152), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (28).