Crime Rate in North Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Meols

The total recorded crimes in North Meols, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Meols crime rate of 52.85 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
North Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skylark Close with total crimes: 3
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3
  • Guinea Hall Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the North Meols has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 52.85 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Knowsley67 2707 4457 10
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

North Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations North Meols in March 2025

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

1. Skylark Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old School Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
3. Guinea Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. New Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Avenham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Greaves Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Leyland Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Little Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Glebe Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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