Total Crime Rate
102.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Molyneux Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sudell , and the 229th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Molyneux Road (L31 3DX) in the last 12 months was 102.5 per 1,000 residents and was 100.2% higher than the Sudell average (51.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 47.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 201.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Molyneux Road (L31 3DX), the main crime hotspot is near Leatherbarrows Lane. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sudell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leatherbarrows Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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