Crime Rates at Witham Close, Bootle, L30 7RH

Witham Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux , and the 109th 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 Witham Close (L30 7RH) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Molyneux average (76.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Witham Close (L30 7RH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brown'S Lane, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Louis Braille Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.