Crime Rate in Wirral: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wirral

The total recorded crimes in Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 3,766 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wirral crime rate of 11.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1579) incidents (14.01% increase)
  • Public order: (547) incidents (55.40% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (362) incidents (12.07% increase)
Wirral Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 81
  • Cartmel Close with total crimes: 48
  • Supermarket 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Birkenhead and Tranmere (870 crimes), and the safest, West Kirby and Thurstaston (27 crimes), is 843 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Wirral.

Similarly, the area of Birkenhead Central (601 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Caldy & Newton (8 crimes), with a difference of 593 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wirral.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Birkenhead and Tranmere870
Claughton365
Oxton316
Bidston and St James276
Liscard252

Safest Wards:

Pensby and Thingwall42
Greasby, Frankby and Irby42
Moreton West and Saughall Massie35
Clatterbridge35
West Kirby and Thurstaston27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Birkenhead Central601
Oxton South385
Birkenhead South309
Bidston Hill202
Claughton North190

Safest Areas:

Saughall Massie18
Bromborough South14
Great Meols12
Poulton, Raby Mere & Thornton Hough12
Caldy & Newton8

Wirral Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wirral has recorded 3,766 crimes with crime rate of 11.76 ranking 57th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,204 527,528 526,412 5
Knowsley1,383 416,090 416,393 4
St. Helens1,547 319,895 320,908 3
Liverpool7,293 192,378 187,652 1

Wirral Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (353 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1341 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 313 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1323 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (354 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (547 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1313 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (403 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1403 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (367 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202519
May 202531
April 202544
March 202530
February 202528
January 20254
December 202413
November 202418
October 202424
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 16051 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1337.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1579 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251579
June 20251385
May 20251442
April 20251253
March 20251336
February 20251233
January 20251223
December 20241341
November 20241323
October 20241220
September 20241313
August 20241403

A total of 1227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 2025105
May 2025144
April 2025124
March 202592
February 202586
January 202582
December 202480
November 202488
October 202484
September 2024101
August 2024116

A total of 1938 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025150
May 2025159
April 2025147
March 2025182
February 2025122
January 2025130
December 2024223
November 2024161
October 2024181
September 2024130
August 2024170

A total of 2175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025169
June 2025206
May 2025291
April 2025249
March 2025213
February 2025138
January 2025143
December 2024125
November 2024157
October 2024158
September 2024167
August 2024159

A total of 398 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202537
May 202526
April 202559
March 202522
February 202524
January 202552
December 202432
November 202426
October 202447
September 202416
August 202430

A total of 4295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 357.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 547 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025348
June 2025358
May 2025347
April 2025397
March 2025393
February 2025322
January 2025353
December 2024272
November 2024354
October 2024547
September 2024267
August 2024337

A total of 2530 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025168
June 2025231
May 2025208
April 2025340
March 2025170
February 2025249
January 2025159
December 2024313
November 2024194
October 2024222
September 2024147
August 2024129

A total of 4209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 350.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 547 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025547
June 2025352
May 2025411
April 2025360
March 2025308
February 2025318
January 2025238
December 2024239
November 2024325
October 2024341
September 2024403
August 2024367

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 202411
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 907 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202558
May 202569
April 202564
March 2025112
February 202566
January 202567
December 2024106
November 202475
October 202492
September 202464
August 202465

A total of 3433 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025362
June 2025323
May 2025305
April 2025253
March 2025304
February 2025231
January 2025242
December 2024244
November 2024276
October 2024343
September 2024255
August 2024295

A total of 1030 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202588
May 2025111
April 202589
March 202588
February 202581
January 202565
December 202470
November 202466
October 2024114
September 202490
August 202468

A total of 283 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202527
May 202525
April 202538
March 202521
February 202525
January 202518
December 202427
November 202421
October 202418
September 202425
August 202414

High Crime Locations Wirral in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total81
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person3
2. Cartmel Close (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Brimstage Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft12
Theft from the person6
Public order6
5. River Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

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