Crime Rate in Bebington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bebington

The total recorded crimes in Bebington, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bebington crime rate of 2.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Bebington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Benty Close with total crimes: 3
  • Roland Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Bebington has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 2.07 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bebington)CrimesRank (Bebington)CrimesRank (Bebington)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard252 53,916 24,412 2
Claughton365 23,028 43,232 4
Bidston and St James276 43,575 33,436 3
Oxton316 32,842 52,567 5
Seacombe218 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough165 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry162 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East152 102,078 82,020 9
Upton163 81,781 101,909 10
Wallasey129 121,189 121,287 11
New Brighton133 111,251 111,198 12
Hoylake and Meols96 131,077 131,151 13
Heswall74 15988 14991 14
Prenton88 14887 15976 15
Eastham61 17766 16778 16
Moreton West and Saughall Massie35 20731 17717 18
Pensby and Thingwall42 18533 20561 19
Clatterbridge35 21629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby42 19427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston27 22451 21481 22

Bebington 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 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202531
May 202527
April 202525
March 202512
February 202523
January 202519
December 202424
November 202420
October 202422
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Bebington in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Benty Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Roland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ashbrook Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B5148 (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Juliet Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Beatrice Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Queenswood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodhey Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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