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 July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoylake and Meols crime rate of 3.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (236.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Hoylake and Meols Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Acacia Grove with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Hoylake and Meols has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)CrimesRank (Hoylake and Meols)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard252 53,916 24,412 2
Claughton365 23,028 43,232 4
Bidston and St James276 43,575 33,436 3
Oxton316 32,842 52,567 5
Seacombe218 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough165 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry162 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East152 102,078 82,020 9
Upton163 81,781 101,909 10
Wallasey129 121,189 121,287 11
New Brighton133 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall74 15988 14991 14
Prenton88 14887 15976 15
Eastham61 17766 16778 16
Bebington65 16707 18765 17
Moreton West and Saughall Massie35 20731 17717 18
Pensby and Thingwall42 18533 20561 19
Clatterbridge35 21629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby42 19427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston27 22451 21481 22

Hoylake and 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202511
May 202512
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525
January 202515
December 202437
November 202433
October 202424
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20257
May 202516
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202512
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 202416
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 202415
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Hoylake and Meols in July 2025

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

1. Courtenay Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Acacia Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. Lighthouse Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Public order6
6. Kings Court (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
8. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Victoria Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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