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Crime in Seaforth

Seaforth had 411 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 141.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

L21, Sefton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Seaforth

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141.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common193 in 3 months

Month by month

123 Mar 133 Apr 116 May 144 Jun 128 Jul 139 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19347%
criminal damage4411%
anti-social behaviour389%
public order359%
theft287%
drugs195%
vehicle crime123%
burglary123%

Seaforth against Sefton

TypeSeaforth per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence66.628.3▼ 2%
Burglary4.12▲ 20%
Vehicle crime4.12.60%
Anti-social behaviour13.19.2▲ 36%
Theft and robbery12.84.6▲ 54%

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%
New Brighton108▲ 25%
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 Seaforth a safe area?

Seaforth had about 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Seaforth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (193), followed by criminal damage (44) and anti-social behaviour (38).