Total Crime Rate
10.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pinfold Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale , and the 72nd 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 Pinfold Lane (PR8 3QL) in the last 12 months was 10.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.4% lower than the Ainsdale average (50.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Pinfold Lane (PR8 3QL), the main crime hotspot is near Pinfold Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinfold Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Woodside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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