Total Crime Rate
47.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heron Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hoylake and Meols , and the 516th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heron Road (CH47 9RX) in the last 12 months was 47.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.2% lower than the Hoylake and Meols average (56.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heron Road (CH47 9RX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heron Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Ridgeway (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hoylake and Meols| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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