Crime Rate in North Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Meols

The total recorded crimes in North Meols, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Meols crime rate of 24.77 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
North Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 3
  • Schwartzman Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Skylark Close with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the North Meols has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 24.77 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (North Meols)CrimesRank (North Meols)CrimesRank (North Meols)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
Digmoor43 4754 3567 4
Knowsley30 8707 4457 10
Ashurst23 10623 5550 5
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Derby30 7532 8497 9
Up Holland13 16442 11500 8
Skelmersdale North23 9370 13354 12
Burscough East22 12260 15249 15
Tarleton15 14238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland11 17283 14204 17
Wrightington6 21211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall10 19222 18184 19
Scarisbrick10 18193 20157 20
Newburgh8 2094 2363 25
Parbold5 22123 22151 21
Halsall5 23126 21126 22
Aughton Park3 2579 2494 23
Rufford5 2477 2592 24

North Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20257
October 20251
September 20257
August 20259
July 20259
June 202512
May 202517
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
August 20252
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 202510
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations North Meols in January 2026

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Schwartzman Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Skylark Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Bond'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chamberlain Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greaves Hall Avenue East (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fareham Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Leyland Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ralph'S Wife'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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