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Crime in Hightown

Hightown had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 19.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was down 78% on the three months before.

L38, Sefton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hightown

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19.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
-78%on the 3 months beforeless crime
vehicle crimemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 21 Apr 4 May 5 Jun 2 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hightown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime220%
violence220%
public order220%
criminal damage220%
theft110%
burglary110%

Hightown against Sefton

TypeHightown per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence428.3–
Burglary22–
Vehicle crime42.6–
Anti-social behaviour09.2▼ 100%
Theft and robbery24.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Waterloo106.1▲ 15%
Thornton76.4▲ 2%
Crosby75.2▲ 3%
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 Hightown a safe area?

Hightown had about 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Hightown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (2), followed by violence (2) and public order (2).