Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heathfield Road area has the 19th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale , and the 412th lowest 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 Heathfield Road (PR8 3DX) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 14.8% lower than the Ainsdale average (50.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heathfield Road (PR8 3DX), the main crime hotspot is near Central Avenue. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ainsdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Central Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Mary'S Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Central Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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