Crime in Hoylake: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Hoylake in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hoylake at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoylake
- Types of crime in Hoylake
- Hoylake compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hoylake
- Streets with the most crime in Hoylake
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoylake
- Population and deprivation in Hoylake
- Questions about crime in Hoylake
- About this data
347 crimes were recorded in Hoylake in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hoylake has the 1,020th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoylake | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 347 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,083 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoylake was highest in the year to July 2021 (602 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (329). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 347 | 57.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 329 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 365 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 432 | 71.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 535 | 88.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 602 | 99.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 431 | 70.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 412 | 67.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoylake 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 shoplifting (+152%) and violence and sexual offences (+45%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 21.9 | 0.64 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +152% |
| Public order | 46 | 7.6 | 1.14 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.2 | 0.41 | -42% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 0.36 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -44% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -47% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -45% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.60 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hoylake
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoylake recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoylake
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoylake recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 152% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoylake
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoylake recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoylake
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoylake recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoylake
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoylake recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoylake
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoylake recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoylake
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoylake recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoylake
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoylake recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoylake
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoylake recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoylake
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoylake recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoylake
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoylake recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoylake
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoylake recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoylake
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoylake recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hoylake
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoylake recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hoylake, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoylake.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoylake |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 627 | 46.3 | -19% |
| Greasby | 258 | 27.3 | -52% |
| Wallasey | 7,028 | 80.5 | +41% |
| Heswall | 994 | 33.9 | -41% |
| Birkenhead | 13,317 | 116.3 | +104% |
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | +53% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +98% |
| Bebington | 3,138 | 55.2 | -3% |
1 areas within Hoylake, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hoylake and Meols had the highest rate (57.4 per 1,000) and Hoylake and Meols the lowest (57.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylake and Meols | Neighbourhood | 12,517 | 719 | 57.4 |
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 Hoylake over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waverley Road | 39 |
| On or near Market Street | 31 |
| On or near Lighthouse Road | 21 |
| On or near Charles Road | 20 |
| On or near Marine Road | 13 |
| On or near School Lane | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Yeoman Cottages | 11 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoylake 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 | 135 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 8.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Hoylake has an estimated population of 6,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoylake sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoylake |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Hoylake a safe place to live?
Hoylake recorded 57.0 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 Hoylake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (58).
Is crime in Hoylake going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoylake was up 5% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoylake?
Hoylake 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 Hoylake. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.