Crime Rate in Bebington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bebington

The total recorded crimes in Bebington, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bebington crime rate of 2.29 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 Bebington, encompassing approximately 31,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bebington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higher Bebington Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Bracken Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bebington?

To understand the safety of Bebington, we need to analyze Bebington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Bebington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 707 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bebington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Bebington had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 765 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bebington recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Bebington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bebington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bebington has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Bebington crimes were 707. The crime rate of Bebington in 2024 was 22.47 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bebington were around 765 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.32 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bebington)CrimesRank (Bebington)CrimesRank (Bebington)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard270 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James350 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton295 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton283 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe208 72,669 62,518 6
Bromborough222 62,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry148 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East181 82,078 82,020 9
Upton142 101,781 101,909 10
Wallasey74 141,189 121,287 11
New Brighton128 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
Hoylake and Meols70 161,077 131,151 13
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
Prenton64 17887 15976 15
Moreton West and Saughall Massie60 18731 17717 18
Pensby and Thingwall40 20533 20561 19
Clatterbridge42 19629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Bebington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 202418
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202512
February 202523
January 202519
December 202424
November 202420
October 202422
September 202419
August 202416
July 202427
June 202454
May 202416

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
May 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
September 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bebington in May 2025

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

1. Higher Bebington Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
3. Bracken Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beatrice Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Buckingham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Benty Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Heather Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Yew Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gorseyville Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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