Crosby Crime in 2021

With crime rates rising across the country, then you should be sure to approach an experienced estate agent in Crosby, like Lyons Estate Agents, for advice on safety in the area.

As a local estate agent, we’re aware of how safe certain areas of Liverpool are because we’ve actually lived there.

While it’s always advised that you research the latest crime statistics of any area, it’s important to understand that, on the whole, crime is rising across the country and regardless of where you move you should take responsible efforts to protect your property. This includes ensuring you have appropriate and working security features installed such as an alarm, locks, and security lights on the exterior of the property.

Crosby crime statistics

Crosby is generally perceived to be a safe place to live and, as experienced local estate agents, we have to say that we agree.

Here is the latest crime statistics in Crosby in August 2021

If you are considering moving to Crosby, then you can take comfort in knowing that your children will be safe at one of the many Crosby schools and you can relax and enjoy trouble free nights out with plenty of places to eat, see a movie, or take in nature.

However, if you would prefer to see an up to date list of the latest crime statistics for Crosby then you can do so here. These statistics are for the area of Sefton encompassing Crosby, Bootle, and Netherton, and therefore the statistics are higher than if they only listed Crosby crimes.

You can view this data on a map to see where crimes occurred and compare their locations to the locations of houses you are looking to buy.

Crosby crime comparison

Crime statistics may not mean anything on their own, so how does Crosby compare to other areas of Liverpool when it comes to crime?

Well, in August 2021, Crosby had 1514 crimes reported.

Liverpool city centre had 2491 crimes reported in the same month. Walton had 2155 crimes reported and Formby had 1088. And of those 1514 crimes reported in the Crosby area, just 68 were for burglary.

Crosby is comparable with some of the lowest areas of crime in the Liverpool City region.

How can you reduce the risk of being burgled?

If you are still somewhat concerned of your home being burgled then there are steps that you can take to mitigate this, already small, risk.

As mentioned earlier, always ensure that your property is fitted with secure locks, a working alarm, and external security lights.

Next, make sure your valuables aren’t in easy to see places from outside your property such as in the window. This also applies to your vehicle.

Lastly, cover yourself with a comprehensive contents insurance policy so that if the worst were to happen, you can easily reclaim any lost valuables.