Crime in Greasby: statistics, rates and trends
229 crimes were recorded in Greasby in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (99), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,388th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Greasby | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 229 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.3 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,435 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greasby peaked in the year to August 2023 (390 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (228). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 229 | 24.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 245 | 26.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 24.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 390 | 41.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 353 | 37.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 40.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 299 | 31.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 329 | 34.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 289 | 30.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 122 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 10.5 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.5 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Greasby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greasby |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 655 | 48.4 | +99% |
| Hoylake | 329 | 54.1 | +123% |
| Heswall | 1,000 | 34.1 | +41% |
| Birkenhead | 13,212 | 115.4 | +375% |
| Wallasey | 6,953 | 79.6 | +228% |
| Bebington | 3,128 | 55.0 | +127% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 755 | 51.7 | +113% |
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | +259% |
Greasby, Frankby and Irby is the one area listed within Greasby, with 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | Neighbourhood | 14,161 | 379 | 26.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Greasby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gordon Court” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gordon Court | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Eastcott Close | 12 |
| On or near Old Pump Lane | 11 |
| On or near Irbyside Road | 9 |
| On or near Westway | 9 |
| On or near Greenway | 7 |
| On or near Frankby Road | 6 |
| On or near Brookway | 5 |
| On or near Neale Drive | 5 |
Of the 196 crimes in Greasby with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Greasby has an estimated population of 9,435 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greasby average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Greasby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greasby a safe place to live?
Greasby recorded 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,388th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Greasby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Greasby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greasby was down 7% on the year before: 229 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 245 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greasby?
About 9,435 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greasby?
Greasby 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.