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 March 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leasowe and Moreton East crime rate of 6.87 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 Leasowe and Moreton East, encompassing approximately 23,591 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Leasowe and Moreton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heyes Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Ross Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Scoresby Road with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Leasowe and Moreton East has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 6.87 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)
Birkenhead and Tranmere792 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard205 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James283 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton240 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton231 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe180 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough179 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry135 101,886 92,086 8
Upton145 91,781 101,909 10
Wallasey82 131,189 121,287 11
New Brighton126 111,251 111,198 12
Prenton83 12887 15976 15
Hoylake and Meols81 151,077 131,151 13
Heswall82 14988 14991 14
Eastham52 17766 16778 16
Moreton West and Saughall Massie57 16731 17717 18
Bebington38 19707 18765 17
Clatterbridge44 18629 19552 20
Pensby and Thingwall30 20533 20561 19
Greasby, Frankby and Irby27 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston25 22451 21481 22

Leasowe and Moreton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202566
January 202563
December 202444
November 202446
October 202457
September 202486
August 202484
July 202498
June 2024164
May 202468
April 202465

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202419
October 202438
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202428
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 202415
November 20245
October 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202422
October 202419
September 202411
August 202415
July 202423
June 202448
May 202425
April 202419

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202525
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 202421
September 20244
August 202410
July 202424
June 202428
May 202411
April 202421

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 202518
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202428
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Leasowe and Moreton East in March 2025

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

1. Heyes Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
2. Ross Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
3. Scoresby Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Franklin Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Chirk Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Glebelands Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Hudson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Baffin Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Oxley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1

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