Crime across Merseyside drops by almost 8% in year

CRIME across Merseyside has fallen by almost 8% in the past year (April; December 2024), with decreases in gun discharges, serious violence and burglary.

The reductions was confirmed on:- Manday, 17 March 2025, at the Police and Crime Commissioner's public Scrutiny Meeting.

This meeting reviewed Merseyside Police's progress against the priorities set by Emily Spurrell, showed there were nearly 9,000 fewer crimes in 2024 compared to 2023.

Reviewing the:- 'data dashboard' which aims to give the public greater insight into the work of Merseyside Police, it will be confirmed that residential burglaries decreased by more than 20% between April; December 2024 when compared to the same period the previous year, with vehicle crime dropping by more than 22%.

The meeting also highlighted the significant decrease in road traffic collisions; over 9%; and an increase in enforcement activity by Merseyside Police with over 4,100 drink / drug drivers arrested and more tickets given for speeding and not wearing a seatbelt than the previous year.

In this financial year up to date, Anti Social behaviour has reduced by almost 4% across all 25 hotspot areas.

All these figures, and the work undertaken to achieve them were also looked at the progress against key issues including:-

• Merseyside Police's response to 999 calls.
  

• Help to those in mental health crisis.
  

• Road safety.
  

• Anti Social Behaviour (ASB).

The PCC Scrutiny Meeting also included:- questions submitted by the public and from the PCC's 2 independent scrutiny members.

On the release of the statisics Merseyside's Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell said:- "It's hugely reassuring that crime continues to fall across Merseyside. It means less people are being harmed, fewer families living in fear and safer, stronger communities across our Region. This is what we all want to see and what the Chief Constable and I have been working with so many partners to deliver. It's really significant that we also continue to see the use of guns on our streets lowering year on year. All these results are testament to the hard work of our policing family, and our community safety partners who support this work, but while these figures are hugely encouraging, we know there is more we can do. Just last week, we launched our Together As 1 campaign which highlights the positive and inspiring work going on in our communities to prevent and reduce serious violence. Anyone can be affected by serious violence and sadly, our Region is no stranger to the life changing consequences when tragedies occur. That's what drives us all to work even harder. This meeting was an opportunity for the public to hear from the Chief Constable directly about the work being undertaken by Merseyside Police to prevent these incidents and respond when they do take place.”

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Merseyside Care Home appeals for people to send cards in celebration of:- 'incredible' resident's 81 birthday

HC One's Broadoak Manor Care Home, in St Helens, Merseyside, is appealing for kind hearted people to send birthday cards to a resident who is turning 81.

Broadoak Manor resident Sheila Langtry, 80, was born on:- 28 March 1944, in St Helens. Sheila has led an exciting life, full of love and joy.

Sheila has 2 siblings; a brother and a sister. In her younger years, Sheila worked as an office worker for Pilkington Glass, in St Helens.

Sheila's favourite things to do include:- playing bingo and participating in arts and crafts activities. She also loves animals, especially dogs and enjoys watching the soaps on the TV.

Sheila is a lady of style who loves dressing up for a party, wearing her finest jewellery, and getting her hair done. She has always had a soft spot for animals, including:- dogs, cats and birds, and she used to love knitting baby clothes.

In her younger years, she enjoyed trips to:- Blackpool, Southport, and Wales with her sister. Sheila is looking forward to celebrating her birthday party with over family members and friends as well as staff and fellow residents from Broadoak Manor.

The team are helping make Sheila's birthday wishes come true by appealing to the public to make Sheila's birthday extra special by sending a birthday card. They are asking for a heartfelt funny message; a funny joke; an interesting postcard or just a reminder of how fabulous she is to be sent to her to make her day extra special.

Broadoak Manor Care Home are asking people to spread the love by showering Sheila with heartfelt birthday cards as it:- "would mean so much” to her. This would ensure she feels the love, laughter and joy she has given to others over the years.

When asked what her secret to living a long life is, Sheila Langtry said:- "My secret to living a long life is to build good connections with friends and family.”

Patrick Murphy, HC-One's Broadoak Manor Care Home Manager, commented:- "From everyone here at Broadoak Manor, we would like to wish Sheila a fantastic 81 birthday. We look forward to celebrating Sheila's birthday with her. To mark this amazing milestone birthday, we're rallying together to get Sheila at least 81 birthday cards; 1 for every year of her incredible life! Whether it's a store-bought card, a handmade masterpiece, or just a simple note, we want to fill her day with lots of love and laughter. It would mean so much to Sheila, reading the well wishes and messages from others in the local community.”

Any cards people wish to send should be sent to:- F.A.O. Mrs Sheila Langtry, Broadoak Manor Care Home, Mulcrow Close, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1HB.

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