Total Crime Rate
36.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thursby Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ainsdale , and the 354th 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 Thursby Close (PR8 3TQ) in the last 12 months was 36.7 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thursby Close (PR8 3TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 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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