Total Crime Rate
13.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newstead Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands , and the 96th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newstead Avenue (L23 6XJ) in the last 12 months was 13.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.9% lower than the Blundellsands average (50.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newstead Avenue (L23 6XJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Knowles, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Blundellsands Road West (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blundellsands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Partridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Channel Reach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Blundellsands Road West | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Blundellsands Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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