Crime Rate in Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meols

The total recorded crimes in Meols, Sefton, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meols crime rate of 2.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rufford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow Brow with total crimes: 3
  • Slackey Lane with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Meols has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meols)CrimesRank (Meols)CrimesRank (Meols)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's282 13,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church109 71,495 61,613 4
Molyneux105 81,758 41,352 8
St Oswald135 41,605 51,520 5
Litherland135 51,223 91,244 9
Ford125 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell101 91,454 71,458 7
Kew94 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge79 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood71 141,076 11975 12
Ainsdale83 11711 16816 13
Manor81 12783 15815 14
Sudell70 15830 13697 16
Victoria64 16825 14788 15
Harington59 17629 18672 17
Birkdale44 21653 17659 18
Blundellsands56 18587 20591 20
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202517
May 20259
April 202521
March 202518
February 202513
January 202515
December 202426
November 202413
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Rufford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Meadow Brow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Slackey Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ribble Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fellview (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. The Mallards (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fylde Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Mallee Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Botanic Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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