Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
2.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Byway area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Manor , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Byway (L23 2UL) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% lower than the Manor average (70.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Byway (L23 2UL), the main crime hotspot is near Rosedale Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Victoria| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Holly Mews | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosedale Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Byway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Ascot Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | The Northern Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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