Crime Rates at Duke Street, Southport, PR8 1LW

Duke Street area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale , and the 254th 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 Duke Street (PR8 1LW) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Birkdale average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Duke Street (PR8 1LW), the main crime hotspot is near Wellington Street. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.