Total Crime Rate
4.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow View area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
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 Meadow View (PR8 6PW) in the last 12 months was 4.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% lower than the Birkdale average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow View (PR8 6PW), the main crime hotspot is near Jane'S Brook Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birkdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Falkland Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broughton Avenue | — |
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