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 July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton West and Saughall Massie crime rate of 1.33 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Moreton West and Saughall Massie Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chadwick Street with total crimes: 2
  • Netherton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wastdale Mews with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Moreton West and Saughall Massie has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.33 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)CrimesRank (Moreton West and Saughall Massie)
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
Hoylake and Meols96 131,077 131,151 13
Heswall74 15988 14991 14
Prenton88 14887 15976 15
Eastham61 17766 16778 16
Bebington65 16707 18765 17
Pensby and Thingwall42 18533 20561 19
Clatterbridge35 21629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby42 19427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston27 22451 21481 22

Moreton West and Saughall Massie 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202526
May 202532
April 202530
March 202527
February 202519
January 202532
December 202432
November 202425
October 202426
September 202428
August 202433

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie in July 2025

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

1. Chadwick Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Netherton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wastdale Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ebony Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Headington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tarran Way North (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. A553 (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Joan Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Glasier Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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