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Crime in Waddicar

Waddicar had 160 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was level on the three months before.

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

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80.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

56 Mar 49 Apr 55 May 45 Jun 70 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7547%
criminal damage1912%
public order149%
theft138%
drugs106%
anti-social behaviour106%
vehicle crime74%
other crime53%

Waddicar against Sefton

TypeWaddicar per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence37.728.3▼ 13%
Burglary1.52–
Vehicle crime3.52.6–
Anti-social behaviour59.20%
Theft and robbery7.54.6▲ 15%

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%
Gillmoss99.9▲ 7%
Aintree86.3▲ 3%
Melling83.2▲ 34%
Waddicar80.40%
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 Waddicar a safe area?

Waddicar had about 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waddicar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (75), followed by criminal damage (19) and public order (14).