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Crime in Moreton

Moreton had 635 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 58 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

CH46, Wirral · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Moreton

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58crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
26 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common309 in 3 months

Month by month

188 Apr 186 May 231 Jun 228 Jul 200 Aug 207 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Moreton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30949%
anti-social behaviour9815%
criminal damage569%
public order457%
theft305%
burglary223%
drugs203%
shoplifting193%

Moreton against Wirral

TypeMoreton per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence28.235.3▲ 14%
Burglary21.9▼ 19%
Vehicle crime1.11.9▼ 25%
Anti-social behaviour99.4▲ 51%
Theft and robbery3.34.3▼ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bidston168.6▲ 18%
Leasowe85▲ 27%
Upton (CH49)65.1▲ 9%
Moreton58▲ 5%
Greasby48.3▲ 5%
Saughall Massie30.9▲ 19%
Great Meols15.6▼ 17%
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 Moreton a safe area?

Moreton had about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 26 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Moreton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (309), followed by anti-social behaviour (98) and criminal damage (56).