Total Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Court area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale , and the 65th 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 Victoria Court (PR8 2DW) in the last 12 months was 10.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% lower than the Birkdale average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Victoria Court (PR8 2DW), the main crime hotspot is near Weld Parade. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birkdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Prince Charles Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Saxon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birkdale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Birkdale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Weld Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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