Total Crime Rate
60.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Road area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church , and the 387th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marlborough Road (L23 3DD) in the last 12 months was 60.6 per 1,000 residents and was 41.5% lower than the Church average (103.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Road (L23 3DD), the main crime hotspot is near Belvidere Park. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Church| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | College Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cedar Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alder Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | College Road | Under investigation |
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