Total Crime Rate
32.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Kirklands area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hoylake and Meols , and the 379th 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 The Kirklands (CH48 7HW) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Kirklands (CH48 7HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Village Road, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hilbre View (2 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 | St Bridget'S Lane | Under investigation |
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