Eccleston — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Merseyside Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
37 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (36): ▲ 1 (3%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences20 · 54%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 8%
- Criminal damage and arson3 · 8%
- Other theft3 · 8%
- Public order2 · 5%
- Other crime2 · 5%
- Burglary1 · 3%
- Possession of weapons1 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
39 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect25 · 64%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified7 · 18%
- Awaiting court outcome5 · 13%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 3%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 3%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Drug crime - drug dealing in the area is having an impact on residents who have concerns around anti-social behaviour linked to this activity
We are working with local partners to develop plans to tackle the issues and target those suspected of being involved in drug related activity.
Set: 2025-06-30
Anti-Social Behaviour Red Rocks Path, Taylor Park and Prescot Road, including anti-social use of vehicles near Carmel College
Neighbourhood officers are currently working with partners and the College to devise a partnership action plan to combat this issue. They have obtained CCTV covering offences and working to identify the offenders. Some youths have been spoken to by schools officers and initial verbal warnings issued regarding behaviour.
Set: 2025-09-24
Anti-Social Behaviour Foxwoods estate, including anti-social use of vehicles near Eccleston Park Golf Course
Officers have provided extra attention to the area, conducted road safety and ASB talks in local schools and conducted an environmental assessment of the area for preventative options. Due to the increased visibility 2 x adults and 2 x children were warned regarding their behaviour and advised of partner escalation processes.
Set: 2025-12-08
Vehicle Crime is a current priority for the Eccleston area
Ward officers have regular contact with residents in the area of Eccleston, Officers have carried out crime‑prevention visits in the area, have made a number of arrests for vehicle crime. High‑visibility patrols are ongoing, and we will continue to work closely with the community to deter and address any emerging problems.
Set: 2026-03-06
Vehicle Crime remains a priority for the Eccleston area
Set: 2026-06-08
Public events & surgeries
Community Surgery
2026-07-24 · Eccleston Library, Broadway,
Local officers will be available to answer your queries and address your concerns on the date below. Please come along and speak with us.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Merseyside Police
All Merseyside Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Merseyside Police.