Crime Rate in Hoylake and Meols: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoylake and Meols

The total recorded crimes in Hoylake and Meols, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoylake and Meols crime rate of 2.82 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 Hoylake and Meols, encompassing approximately 24,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Hoylake and Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Salisbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hoylake and Meols?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Hoylake and Meols demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 1077 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoylake and Meols recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Hoylake and Meols had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 1,151 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoylake and Meols recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoylake and Meols Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoylake and Meols has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Hoylake and Meols crimes were 1,077. The crime rate of Hoylake and Meols in 2024 was 43.41 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoylake and Meols were around 1,151 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.39 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard270 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James350 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton295 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton283 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe208 72,669 62,518 6
Bromborough222 62,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry148 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East181 82,078 82,020 9
Upton142 101,781 101,909 10
Wallasey74 141,189 121,287 11
New Brighton128 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
Prenton64 17887 15976 15
Bebington72 15707 18765 17
Moreton West and Saughall Massie60 18731 17717 18
Pensby and Thingwall40 20533 20561 19
Clatterbridge42 19629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Hoylake and Meols Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 202418
June 20248
May 202419

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525
January 202515
December 202437
November 202433
October 202424
September 202418
August 202416
July 202427
June 202454
May 202431

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202512
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 202415
July 20243
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 202416
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 202415
July 202412
June 20242
May 202419

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 202415
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Hoylake and Meols in May 2025

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

1. Albert Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
2. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
3. Victoria Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The King'S Gap (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Charles Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Evans Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Cable Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Warren Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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