Is Ainsdale Safe?
Crime statistics for Ainsdale. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,304 total crimes recorded in Ainsdale
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ainsdale — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ainsdale safe?
Ainsdale has a CrimeRadar safety score of 25/100, rated Below Average. A total of 640 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ainsdale are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ainsdale in the last 12 months?
640 crimes were recorded in Ainsdale in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (664 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 589 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ainsdale?
The most common crime in Ainsdale is Violent Crime, with 589 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 92% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Ainsdale increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ainsdale is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.6% — from 664 crimes in the previous 12 months to 640 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Ainsdale?
Ainsdale has a safety score of 25 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ainsdale compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Ainsdale has a safety score of 25/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Ainsdale is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ainsdale?
38.5% of crimes recorded in Ainsdale resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Ainsdale?
589 violent crimes were recorded in Ainsdale in the last 12 months — representing 92% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 160 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Ainsdale last updated?
The crime data for Ainsdale was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ainsdale with other areas?
You can compare Ainsdale with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.