Crime Rates at Winston Crescent, Southport, PR8 6XT

Winston Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale , and the 10th 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 Winston Crescent (PR8 6XT) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 91.9% lower than the Birkdale average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 152.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Winston Crescent (PR8 6XT), the main crime hotspot is near Redwood Way. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 46 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.