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Burglary Rates in Meols

Sefton, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Meols recorded 18 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 56% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

18

1.49 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

462

38.3 per 1,000 residents

56% below the UK average12% below the North West regional average

How does Meols rank?

Within Sefton

19 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

21th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
227
49%
Other Crime
142
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
38
8%
Burglary
18
4%
Drug Offences
17
4%
Shoplifting
10
2%
Vehicle Crime
9
2%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Meols

Source: Census 2021 · 5,288 households

Detached 19%Semi-detached 69%Terraced 7%Flats 5%

The most common property type in Meols is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Meols homeowners

Most homes in Meols are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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