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Burglary Rates in Birkdale

Sefton, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Birkdale recorded 14 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 72% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

14

0.94 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

750

50.3 per 1,000 residents

72% below the UK average45% below the North West regional average

How does Birkdale rank?

Within Sefton

22 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

9th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
339
45%
Other Crime
219
29%
Shoplifting
88
12%
Anti-social Behaviour
44
6%
Drug Offences
21
3%
Vehicle Crime
20
3%
Burglary
14
2%
Robbery
5
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Birkdale

Source: Census 2021 · 6,358 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 67%Terraced 8%Flats 11%

The most common property type in Birkdale is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Birkdale homeowners

Most homes in Birkdale are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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