Crime in Leasowe and Moreton East: statistics, rates and trends
1,153 crimes were recorded in Leasowe and Moreton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Leasowe and Moreton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Leasowe and Moreton East
- Types of crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
- Leasowe and Moreton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leasowe and Moreton East
- Demographics of Leasowe and Moreton East
- Questions about crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (538), anti-social behaviour (159) and public order (133) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,189th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Leasowe and Moreton East | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,153 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,254 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leasowe and Moreton East of any year here (1,153 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,153 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,255 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,399 | 86.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,482 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,628 | 100.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,401 | 86.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,483 | 91.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,342 | 82.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,401 | 86.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (83% below) and vehicle crime (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 115 to 133, while vehicle crime fell from 44 to 27 and other crime fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 538 | 33.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 133 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Other theft | 46 | 2.8 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.7 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.5 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leasowe and Moreton East; the highest is Bidston and St James (140.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Greasby, Frankby and Irby (26.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leasowe and Moreton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 638 | 47.5 | -33% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,297 | 140.4 | +98% |
| Upton | 1,582 | 90.0 | +27% |
| Wallasey | 629 | 42.9 | -40% |
| Claughton | 1,304 | 86.2 | +22% |
| Liscard | 1,394 | 92.5 | +30% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 379 | 26.8 | -62% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Leasowe and Moreton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oakenholt Road” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakenholt Road | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Witley Close | 42 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 32 |
| On or near Frobisher Road | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Sedgefield Road | 27 |
| On or near Kingham Close | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Baffin Close | 22 |
Of the 994 crimes in Leasowe and Moreton East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 482 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Leasowe and Moreton East has an estimated population of 16,254 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leasowe and Moreton East average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Leasowe and Moreton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Leasowe and Moreton East a safe place to live?
Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,189th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Leasowe and Moreton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 538 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Leasowe and Moreton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leasowe and Moreton East was down 8% on the year before: 1,153 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,255 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leasowe and Moreton East?
About 16,254 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leasowe and Moreton East?
Leasowe and Moreton East is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.