Total Crime Rate
151.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Merton Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Eastham , and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Merton Road (CH65 1AP) in the last 12 months was 151.9 per 1,000 residents and was 256.1% higher than the Eastham average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 70.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Merton Road (CH65 1AP), the main crime hotspot is near Dudley Crescent. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dudley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Dudley Crescent | Local resolution |
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