Total Crime Rate
13.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dryfield Close area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 135th 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 Dryfield Close (CH49 2QE) in the last 12 months was 13.2 per 1,000 residents and was 54.0% lower 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dryfield Close (CH49 2QE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stable Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Greasby, Frankby and Irby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westway | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wood Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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