About the force
Merseyside Police provides policing services to the metropolitan area of Merseyside. The police force area covers 250 square miles with approximately 65 miles of coastline in the north west of England.
Although there are some more affluent areas, Merseyside has a high level of poverty.
Around 1.4 million people live in a predominantly urban setting. The force covers the conurbation that includes the city of Liverpool and surrounding towns. The resident population is increased by very large number of university students and the large numbers who visit, socialise in, commute into, or travel through the area each year.
The transport infrastructure includes major rail stations, an airport and a major sea port.
What the force says
Connect with Merseyside Police
Merseyside Police website
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner’s website
Promoting improvements
