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Crime in Melling

Melling had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

L31, Sefton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Melling

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83.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 7 Apr 15 May 11 Jun 20 Jul 12 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1842%
anti-social behaviour512%
criminal damage512%
theft49%
vehicle crime37%
other crime25%
drugs25%
public order12%

Melling against Sefton

TypeMelling per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence34.828.3▼ 10%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime5.82.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.79.2–
Theft and robbery11.64.6–

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%
Kirkby103.8▼ 2%
Aintree86.3▲ 3%
Melling83.2▲ 34%
Waddicar80.40%
Maghull60.2▲ 9%
Kennessee Green57.1▲ 6%
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 Melling a safe area?

Melling had about 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Melling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and criminal damage (5).