What is the crime rate in L47?

As of February 2026, L47 has a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 residents, based on 35 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L47?

The most common crime type in L47 is Shoplifting with 14 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.0% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in L47?

As of February 2026, L47 has a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 residents, based on 35 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L47?

The most common crime type in L47 is Shoplifting with 14 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.0% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

L47 Crime Intelligence Report

L47 recorded 35 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 66.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 25.0% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

6.92per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

416

Within L47 district

Wirral

5,056

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Waverley Road Map	total: 11 Shoplifting: 10 Burglary: 1	11
Market Street Map	total: 4 Shoplifting: 4	4
Yeoman Cottages Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Shaws Drive Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Grove Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Queen'S Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Parking Area Map	total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
Bennet'S Lane Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Beachcroft Road Map	total: 1 Other theft: 1	1
Garden Hey Road Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

35 Total

Shoplifting

40.0%

Violence & Sexual Offences

34.3%

Other Theft

8.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

5.7%

Public Order

5.7%

Robbery

2.9%

Burglary

2.9%

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