Crime Rates at St Benets Way, Bootle, L30 3TU

St Benets Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Oswald , and the 309th highest 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 St Benets Way (L30 3TU) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 32.5% lower than the St Oswald average (113.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 38.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Benets Way (L30 3TU), the main crime hotspot is near The Marian Square. Police recorded 63 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.