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Crime in Thornton

Thornton had 133 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

L23, Sefton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Thornton

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76.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

49 Mar 32 Apr 49 May 44 Jun 41 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4836%
shoplifting2418%
anti-social behaviour1310%
public order129%
theft129%
burglary65%
drugs65%
criminal damage65%

Thornton against Sefton

TypeThornton per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence27.628.3▼ 6%
Burglary3.42–
Vehicle crime02.6–
Anti-social behaviour7.59.2▲ 8%
Theft and robbery7.54.6–

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%
Ford119.8▼ 6%
Thornton76.4▲ 2%
Crosby75.2▲ 3%
Blundellsands56.8▲ 61%
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 Thornton a safe area?

Thornton had about 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Thornton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (48), followed by shoplifting (24) and anti-social behaviour (13).