Crime Rate in Wirral: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wirral

The total recorded crimes in Wirral, UK in February 2026 are around 3,069 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wirral crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wirral, encompassing approximately 320,199 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1195) incidents (-2.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (343) incidents (13.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (332) incidents (33.87% increase)
Wirral Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Catherine Street with total crimes: 90
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 45
  • Conway Street with total crimes: 42

Wirral Police Info:

Merseyside Police

How safe is Wirral?

To understand the safety of Wirral, we need to analyze Wirral crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wirral has recorded 42,751 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 133.51 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 51 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 43,583 crimes with a crime rate of 136.11, ranking it 40 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Merseyside:

    • In 2024, Wirral reported a higher crime volume than the Merseyside average, with 42,751 crimes compared to 39,728. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Wirral recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wirral experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merseyside average, with 43,583 crimes compared to 38,990. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Wirral recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wirral is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Merseyside, Wirral has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wirral Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Wirral has recorded 3,069 crimes with crime rate of 9.58 ranking 49th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2024, the total Wirral crimes were 42,751. The crime rate of Wirral in 2024 was 133.51 (year) or 11.13 (month) ranking it 51 danzarous in the UK. Wirral ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wirral were around 43,583 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.11 (year) or 11.34 (month) ranking 40 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Merseyside, Wirral ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Wirral

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton1,774 527,528 526,412 5
Knowsley1,079 416,090 416,393 4
St. Helens1,238 319,895 320,908 3
Liverpool6,288 192,378 187,652 1

Wirral Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1195 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 343 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1225 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (302 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1278 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 357 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (359 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1444 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (622 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1460 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (350 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1600 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (471 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1579 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 547 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1385 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (358 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1442 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (411 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1253 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (397 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1336 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (393 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4844 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 372.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026343
January 2026302
December 2025357
November 2025359
October 2025622
September 2025320
August 2025376
July 2025348
June 2025358
May 2025347
April 2025397
March 2025393
February 2025322

A total of 1200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202689
January 202674
December 202587
November 202592
October 202544
September 202558
August 202580
July 2025125
June 2025105
May 2025144
April 2025124
March 202592
February 202586

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20258
November 20255
October 202515
September 20256
August 20257
July 202526
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 3110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 239.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026332
January 2026248
December 2025276
November 2025268
October 2025251
September 2025197
August 2025272
July 2025169
June 2025206
May 2025291
April 2025249
March 2025213
February 2025138

A total of 401 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202623
December 202549
November 202530
October 202526
September 202532
August 202552
July 202524
June 202527
May 202525
April 202538
March 202521
February 202525

A total of 4556 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 350.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 547 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026304
January 2026261
December 2025254
November 2025299
October 2025348
September 2025323
August 2025471
July 2025547
June 2025352
May 2025411
April 2025360
March 2025308
February 2025318

A total of 390 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202628
December 202521
November 202524
October 202524
September 202546
August 202540
July 202527
June 202537
May 202526
April 202559
March 202522
February 202524

A total of 17720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1363.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1600 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261195
January 20261225
December 20251278
November 20251290
October 20251444
September 20251460
August 20251600
July 20251579
June 20251385
May 20251442
April 20251253
March 20251336
February 20251233

A total of 2101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 161.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026171
January 2026170
December 2025166
November 2025144
October 2025157
September 2025172
August 2025178
July 2025183
June 2025150
May 2025159
April 2025147
March 2025182
February 2025122

A total of 956 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202669
January 202687
December 202565
November 202571
October 202582
September 202554
August 202590
July 202569
June 202558
May 202569
April 202564
March 2025112
February 202566

A total of 2777 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 213.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026167
January 2026199
December 2025164
November 2025212
October 2025183
September 2025211
August 2025275
July 2025168
June 2025231
May 2025208
April 2025340
March 2025170
February 2025249

A total of 3922 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 301.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026247
January 2026260
December 2025319
November 2025321
October 2025337
September 2025350
August 2025310
July 2025362
June 2025323
May 2025305
April 2025253
March 2025304
February 2025231

A total of 1113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202682
January 202672
December 202588
November 202566
October 202581
September 202582
August 202585
July 2025100
June 202588
May 2025111
April 202589
March 202588
February 202581

A total of 321 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202613
December 20255
November 202520
October 202516
September 202540
August 202512
July 202539
June 202519
May 202531
April 202544
March 202530
February 202528

High Crime Locations Wirral in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wirral postcode area is presented below.

1. Catherine Street (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting42
Public order15
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting9
Drugs9
Other theft3
Other crime3
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Conway Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Other theft6
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting27
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting6
Other crime3

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