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How much crime is there in Litherland?

The police recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Litherland from September 2023 to August 2026, 7% higher than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 40.4. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 86.3, up from 76.9 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202476.978.6
September 2024 to August 202581.477.4
September 2025 to August 202686.373.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences40.434.1
Public order8.66.6
Criminal damage and arson7.27.0
Drugs6.82.4
Other theft3.95.4
Shoplifting3.97.1
Vehicle crime3.53.8
Burglary2.43.1
Other crime2.42.0
Bicycle theft1.10.5
Robbery0.90.6
Possession of weapons0.60.8
Theft from the person0.10.4
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Liverpool8.7 km126
Bootle2.0 km125
Birkenhead10.9 km105
Kirkby7.7 km88.8
Litherland–81.5
Aintree3.5 km77.7
Wallasey7.6 km71.5
Crosby2.4 km63.5
Maghull5.5 km49.0
Formby10.3 km40.0
Lydiate6.7 km25.6
The typical town–76.2