Crime Rates at Cheltenham Way, Southport, PR8 5NP

Cheltenham Way area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale , and the 312th highest 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 Cheltenham Way (PR8 5NP) in the last 12 months was 76.4 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% higher than the Birkdale average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 47.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cheltenham Way (PR8 5NP), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 125 crimes here, including 102 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.