Crime in Leasowe and Moreton East: statistics, rates and trends
1,168 crimes were recorded in Leasowe and Moreton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Leasowe and Moreton East
- Questions about crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
- About this data
1,168 crimes were recorded in Leasowe and Moreton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 551 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leasowe and Moreton East has the 2,150th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leasowe and Moreton East | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,168 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,254 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leasowe and Moreton East was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,168). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,168 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,240 | 76.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,427 | 87.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,523 | 93.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,570 | 96.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,422 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,459 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,346 | 82.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,405 | 86.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leasowe and Moreton East 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+21%) and drugs (+10%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 33.9 | 0.99 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 9.4 | 0.61 | -5% |
| Public order | 136 | 8.4 | 1.26 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -4% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +10% |
| Other theft | 44 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -4% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.8 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -40% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leasowe and Moreton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leasowe and Moreton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leasowe and Moreton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leasowe and Moreton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leasowe and Moreton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leasowe and Moreton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leasowe and Moreton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leasowe and Moreton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leasowe and Moreton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leasowe and Moreton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leasowe and Moreton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leasowe and Moreton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leasowe and Moreton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leasowe and Moreton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leasowe and Moreton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 646 | 48.1 | -33% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,307 | 141.0 | +96% |
| Upton | 1,596 | 90.8 | +26% |
| Wallasey | 631 | 43.0 | -40% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +20% |
| Liscard | 1,389 | 92.2 | +28% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 411 | 29.0 | -60% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | -3% |
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 Leasowe and Moreton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakenholt Road | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Witley Close | 42 |
| On or near Frobisher Road | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 32 |
| On or near Kingham Close | 25 |
| On or near Cook Road | 24 |
| On or near Sedgefield Road | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leasowe and Moreton East 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 | 499 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 288 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
Leasowe and Moreton East has an estimated population of 16,254. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leasowe and Moreton East sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leasowe and Moreton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.1% |
Is Leasowe and Moreton East a safe place to live?
Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 71.9 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 Leasowe and Moreton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Leasowe and Moreton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leasowe and Moreton East was down 6% on the year before: 1,168 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,240 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leasowe and Moreton East?
Leasowe and Moreton East 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 Leasowe and Moreton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.