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Crime in Leasowe

Leasowe had 150 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

CH46, Wirral · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Leasowe

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82.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 44 Apr 23 May 55 Jun 51 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Leasowe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7651%
anti-social behaviour2013%
public order1611%
criminal damage149%
theft96%
vehicle crime53%
drugs43%
burglary32%

Leasowe against Wirral

TypeLeasowe per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence41.738▲ 19%
Burglary1.61.7–
Vehicle crime2.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour118.4▲ 54%
Theft and robbery4.94.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bidston175.2▲ 24%
Poulton123.1▲ 5%
Liscard87.7▼ 9%
Leasowe82.3▲ 14%
Upton (CH49)67.7▲ 9%
Moreton60.2▲ 5%
Saughall Massie29.30%
See every Wirral area ranked on the crime in Wirral page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Leasowe a safe area?

Leasowe had about 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leasowe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and public order (16).