Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park , and the 347th highest 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 School Lane (L39 7JG) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 95.3% higher than the Park average (35.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around School Lane (L39 7JG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Riding Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Jackson Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chisnall Brook Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chisnall Brook Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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