Total Crime Rate
8.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Green area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in North Meols & Hesketh Bank , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
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 The Green (PR4 6SB) in the last 12 months was 8.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.6% lower than the North Meols & Hesketh Bank average (42.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Green (PR4 6SB), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Meols & Hesketh Bank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Newarth Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chandlers Croft | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Brow | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elderbrook Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ribble Drive | Under investigation |
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