Total Crime Rate
65.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southport Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park , and the 358th 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 Southport Road (L40 9RH) in the last 12 months was 65.8 per 1,000 residents and was 87.9% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southport Road (L40 9RH), the main crime hotspot is near Red Lion Bridge Park, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Southport Road | — |
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