Crime Rate in Leasowe and Moreton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leasowe and Moreton East

The total recorded crimes in Leasowe and Moreton East, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leasowe and Moreton East crime rate of 6.44 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 Leasowe and Moreton East, encompassing approximately 23,591 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-9.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
Leasowe and Moreton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scoresby Road with total crimes: 12
  • Cook Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Leasowe and Moreton East?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Leasowe and Moreton East reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 2,078 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leasowe and Moreton East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Leasowe and Moreton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 2,020 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leasowe and Moreton East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Leasowe and Moreton East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Leasowe and Moreton East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leasowe and Moreton East has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Leasowe and Moreton East crimes were 2,078. The crime rate of Leasowe and Moreton East in 2024 was 88.08 (year) or 7.34 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leasowe and Moreton East were around 2,020 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.62 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leasowe and Moreton East)CrimesRank (Leasowe and Moreton East)CrimesRank (Leasowe and Moreton East)
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
Upton163 81,781 101,909 10
Wallasey129 121,189 121,287 11
New Brighton133 111,251 111,198 12
Hoylake and Meols96 131,077 131,151 13
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

Leasowe and Moreton East 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 75 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 20259
April 202511
March 202511
February 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202422
October 202419
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202515
April 20258
March 202515
February 202525
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 202421
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202583
May 202585
April 202544
March 202593
February 202566
January 202563
December 202444
November 202446
October 202457
September 202486
August 202484

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202518
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202523
April 202517
March 202511
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202419
October 202438
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202530
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 202415
November 20245
October 20247
August 20241

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20251
April 202512
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
August 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Leasowe and Moreton East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leasowe and Moreton East postcode area is presented below.

1. Scoresby Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Cook Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Cameron Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Oakenholt Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castleway South (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Cherry Tree Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Kingsmead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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