Crime Rates at Melton Close, Wirral, CH49 6PJ

Melton Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 105th 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 Melton Close (CH49 6PJ) in the last 12 months was 10.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.9% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Melton Close (CH49 6PJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pendle Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bowscale Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.