Crime Rates at Merton Place, Prenton, CH43 4XD

Merton Place area has the 30th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merton Place (CH43 4XD) in the last 12 months was 177.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.8% higher than the Bidston and St James average (145.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 85.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -0.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merton Place (CH43 4XD), the main crime hotspot is near Cartmel Close. Police recorded 66 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.