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Crime in Marshside

Marshside had 140 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

PR9, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marshside

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59.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 62 Apr 40 May 46 Jun 55 Jul 39 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5942%
public order2216%
anti-social behaviour1813%
criminal damage1611%
shoplifting118%
theft64%
vehicle crime54%
drugs21%

Marshside against Sefton

TypeMarshside per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence24.928.3▼ 18%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime2.12.6–
Anti-social behaviour7.69.2–
Theft and robbery2.54.6▼ 40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blowick97.6▼ 1%
Meols Cop59.3▲ 8%
Marshside59.2▲ 6%
High Park55.1▲ 17%
Churchtown (PR9)46.5▲ 21%
Crossens43.5▼ 6%
Banks35.9▼ 32%
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 Marshside a safe area?

Marshside had about 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marshside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by public order (22) and anti-social behaviour (18).