Crime Rate in North Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Meols

The total recorded crimes in North Meols, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Meols crime rate of 54.50 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 North Meols, encompassing approximately 605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Close with total crimes: 4
  • Avenham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Skylark Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Meols?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, North Meols demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 250 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Meols recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, North Meols had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 207 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Meols recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Meols Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Meols has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 54.50 ranking 12th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total North Meols crimes were 250. The crime rate of North Meols in 2024 was 412.88 (year) or 34.41 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Meols were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 341.87 (year) or 28.49 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Meols)CrimesRank (North Meols)CrimesRank (North Meols)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
Burscough West64 3423 12253 14
Knowsley44 8707 4457 10
Skelmersdale South55 4585 7550 6
Ashurst52 6623 5550 5
Scott33 11463 9524 7
Up Holland43 10442 11500 8
Derby44 9532 8497 9
Moorside26 15445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North28 14370 13354 12
Tarleton29 13238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland23 17283 14204 17
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
Wrightington26 16211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall12 21222 18184 19
Parbold21 19123 22151 21
Scarisbrick17 20193 20157 20
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

North Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations North Meols in May 2025

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

1. Old School Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Avenham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Skylark Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glebe Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Greaves Hall Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Guinea Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New Lane Pace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fleetwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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