Crime Rates at Molyneux Drive, Wallasey, CH45 1JS

Molyneux Drive area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in New Brighton , and the 446th lowest 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 Molyneux Drive (CH45 1JS) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% lower than the New Brighton average (81.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Molyneux Drive (CH45 1JS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 86 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.