22 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Wirral
Compare crime rates across all 22 wards in Wirral. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Birkenhead and Tranmere | 147.7 | 423 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Bidston and St James | 134.8 | 200 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Seacombe | 125.8 | 220 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Rock Ferry | 97.6 | 142 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Claughton | 87.3 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Liscard | 80.0 | 134 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Leasowe and Moreton East | 75.9 | 130 | chevron_right |
| 8 | New Brighton | 74.6 | 93 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Upton | 74.1 | 141 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Bromborough | 66.7 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Oxton | 65.5 | 76 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Hoylake and Meols | 49.6 | 71 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Prenton | 47.6 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Eastham | 46.1 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Bebington | 44.4 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 42.5 | 76 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Wallasey | 41.7 | 55 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Clatterbridge | 33.5 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Pensby and Thingwall | 32.2 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Heswall | 31.4 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 21 | West Kirby and Thurstaston | 27.8 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 26.6 | 40 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Wirral has the highest crime rate?
Birkenhead and Tranmere has the highest crime rate in Wirral, with 147.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Wirral?
Greasby, Frankby and Irby has the lowest crime rate among Wirral's wards, with 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Wirral have?
Wirral has 22 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.