What is the crime rate in L48?

As of February 2026, L48 has a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 residents, based on 39 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L48?

The most common crime type in L48 is Violence and sexual offences with 13 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 33.3% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in L48?

As of February 2026, L48 has a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 residents, based on 39 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L48?

The most common crime type in L48 is Violence and sexual offences with 13 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 33.3% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

L48 Crime Intelligence Report

L48 recorded 39 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 11.4% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 17.0% lower.

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

Total Crimes

trending_up +11.4% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.65per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

576

Within L48 district

Wirral

6,900

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Bridge Road Map	total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Public order: 1	4
Acacia Close Map	total: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 4	4
Shrewsbury Road Map	total: 3 Shoplifting: 2 Bicycle theft: 1	3
Supermarket Map	total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
Frankby Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Broxton Avenue Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Magnolia Walk Map	total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
Mill Lane Map	total: 2 Public order: 2	2
Foxwood Close Map	total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
Springfield Avenue Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

39 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

33.3%

Anti-social Behaviour

20.5%

Public Order

17.9%

Criminal Damage & Arson

17.9%

Shoplifting

7.7%

Bicycle Theft

2.6%

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