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Crime in Maghull

Maghull had 406 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

L31, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Maghull

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60.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common191 in 3 months

Month by month

112 Mar 119 Apr 141 May 133 Jun 142 Jul 131 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19147%
anti-social behaviour5814%
public order379%
criminal damage348%
theft205%
vehicle crime174%
burglary154%
drugs123%

Maghull against Sefton

TypeMaghull per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence28.328.3▲ 8%
Burglary2.22–
Vehicle crime2.52.6▲ 55%
Anti-social behaviour8.69.2▲ 38%
Theft and robbery3.64.6▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Netherton135.8▲ 1%
Melling83.2▲ 34%
Waddicar80.40%
Maghull60.2▲ 9%
Kennessee Green57.1▲ 6%
Aughton33.80%
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 Maghull a safe area?

Maghull had about 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Maghull?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (191), followed by anti-social behaviour (58) and public order (37).