Total Crime Rate
27.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gleneagles Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale , and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gleneagles Drive (PR8 3TJ) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gleneagles Drive (PR8 3TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Bowness Avenue. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 8 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 | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Woodside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowness Avenue | — |
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