Crime Rate in Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meols

The total recorded crimes in Meols, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meols crime rate of 1.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Meols, encompassing approximately 22,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Meols Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Cuthbert'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Peet'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Meols?

To understand the safety of Meols, we need to analyze Meols crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Meols demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 606 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meols recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Meols had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 604 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meols recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Meols has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Meols Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Meols has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Meols crimes were 606. The crime rate of Meols in 2024 was 27.21 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meols were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.12 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meols)CrimesRank (Meols)CrimesRank (Meols)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Netherton and Orrell137 51,454 71,458 7
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Cambridge116 91,020 121,039 11
Norwood62 161,076 11975 12
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 202518
February 202513
January 202515
December 202426
November 202413
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 202421
June 202456
May 202414

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Meols in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Meols postcode area is presented below.

1. St Cuthbert'S Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Peet'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Drewitt Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Glamis Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Helston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ferry Side Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brook Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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