Crime Rate in Moreton West and Saughall Massie: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

The total recorded crimes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton West and Saughall Massie crime rate of 2.28 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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie, encompassing approximately 26,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Moreton West and Saughall Massie Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chadwick Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old Maryland Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Moreton West and Saughall Massie demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 731 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Moreton West and Saughall Massie had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 717 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Moreton West and Saughall Massie has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Moreton West and Saughall Massie Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moreton West and Saughall Massie has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Moreton West and Saughall Massie crimes were 731. The crime rate of Moreton West and Saughall Massie in 2024 was 27.79 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie were around 717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.26 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)
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
Hoylake and Meols70 161,077 131,151 13
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
Prenton64 17887 15976 15
Bebington72 15707 18765 17
Pensby and Thingwall40 20533 20561 19
Clatterbridge42 19629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Moreton West and Saughall Massie Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202527
February 202519
January 202532
December 202432
November 202425
October 202426
September 202428
August 202433
July 202424
June 202438
May 202430

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 202510
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moreton West and Saughall Massie postcode area is presented below.

1. Heather Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Chadwick Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Old Maryland Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Alnwick Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Berrylands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Litherland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Douglas Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Maryland Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harvest Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Eleanor Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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