Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moreton Road area has the 68th lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 246th 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 Moreton Road (CH49 4NS) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.2% 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moreton Road (CH49 4NS), the main crime hotspot is near Manorside Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Moreton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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