Crime Rates at Merecroft Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 4BJ

Merecroft Avenue area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 478th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merecroft Avenue (CH44 4BJ) in the last 12 months was 55.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.5% lower 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merecroft Avenue (CH44 4BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Crosfield Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.