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Crime in Formby

Formby had 330 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

L37, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Formby

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55.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common116 in 3 months

Month by month

89 Mar 106 Apr 122 May 106 Jun 127 Jul 97 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11635%
shoplifting6520%
anti-social behaviour6419%
public order216%
theft185%
drugs93%
criminal damage93%
other crime82%

Formby against Sefton

TypeFormby per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence19.628.3▲ 5%
Burglary12▼ 40%
Vehicle crime12.6–
Anti-social behaviour10.89.2▲ 14%
Theft and robbery4.24.6▼ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thornton76.4▲ 2%
Ainsdale63.2▲ 22%
Blundellsands56.8▲ 61%
Formby55.9▲ 4%
Hightown19.8▼ 78%
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 Formby a safe area?

Formby had about 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Formby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (116), followed by shoplifting (65) and anti-social behaviour (64).