Total Crime Rate
38.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shore Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in North Meols & Hesketh Bank , and the 126th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
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 Shore Road (PR4 6RB) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% lower than the North Meols & Hesketh Bank average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shore Road (PR4 6RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Old Orchard Rise (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In North Meols & Hesketh Bank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hazelwood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Brow | — |
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