Crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby: statistics, rates and trends
411 crimes were recorded in Greasby, Frankby and Irby in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby at a glance
- Crime trends in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- Types of crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- Greasby, Frankby and Irby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- Population and deprivation in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- Questions about crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
- About this data
411 crimes were recorded in Greasby, Frankby and Irby in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greasby, Frankby and Irby has the 3,784th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greasby, Frankby and Irby | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 411 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.0 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,161 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby was highest in the year to July 2021 (537 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (315). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 411 | 29.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 315 | 22.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 373 | 26.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 503 | 35.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 505 | 35.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 537 | 37.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 501 | 35.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 445 | 31.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 437 | 30.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greasby, Frankby and Irby over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+93%) and other theft (+54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 12.8 | 0.37 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 3.6 | 0.23 | +28% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +54% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 0.36 | +29% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -8% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greasby, Frankby and Irby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greasby, Frankby and Irby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greasby, Frankby and Irby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greasby, Frankby and Irby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton | 1,596 | 90.8 | +213% |
| Pensby and Thingwall | 412 | 33.6 | +16% |
| Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 646 | 48.1 | +66% |
| West Kirby and Thurstaston | 417 | 31.7 | +9% |
| Hoylake and Meols | 719 | 57.4 | +98% |
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,168 | 71.9 | +148% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +196% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | +140% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Greasby, Frankby and Irby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashdown Drive | 21 |
| On or near Gordon Court | 15 |
| On or near Devizes Drive | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Old Pump Lane | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Eastcott Close | 10 |
| On or near Irbyside Road | 9 |
| On or near Thurstaston Road | 9 |
| On or near Mill Hill Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greasby, Frankby and Irby over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Greasby, Frankby and Irby has an estimated population of 14,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greasby, Frankby and Irby sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greasby, Frankby and Irby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Greasby, Frankby and Irby a safe place to live?
Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby was up 30% on the year before: 411 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 315 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greasby, Frankby and Irby?
Greasby, Frankby and Irby is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Greasby, Frankby and Irby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.