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Crime in Litherland

Litherland had 2,528 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 123.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

L21, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Litherland

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123.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1122 in 3 months

Month by month

801 Mar 686 Apr 788 May 837 Jun 871 Jul 820 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,12244%
anti-social behaviour28211%
public order2128%
criminal damage2008%
shoplifting1526%
drugs1375%
theft1185%
other crime873%

Litherland against Sefton

TypeLitherland per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence54.828.3▲ 7%
Burglary32▲ 22%
Vehicle crime2.82.6▼ 22%
Anti-social behaviour13.89.2▲ 37%
Theft and robbery9.14.6▲ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bootle171.8▲ 9%
Seaforth141.9▲ 10%
Litherland123.5▲ 11%
Ford119.8▼ 6%
Orrell Park113.7▼ 10%
Waterloo106.1▲ 15%
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 Litherland a safe area?

Litherland had about 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Litherland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1122), followed by anti-social behaviour (282) and public order (212).