Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 44th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 426th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandy Lane (CH48 3HZ) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 30.4% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average (28.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (CH48 3HZ), the main crime hotspot is near B5141. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greasby, Frankby and Irby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B5141 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B5141 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riverside | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Madeley Drive | Under investigation |
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