Crime Rate in Bidston and St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bidston and St James

The total recorded crimes in Bidston and St James, Wirral, UK in March 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidston and St James crime rate of 9.23 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 Bidston and St James, encompassing approximately 30,655 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (15.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
Bidston and St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Corporation Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Bidston and St James?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Bidston and St James reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 3,575 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bidston and St James witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bidston and St James experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 3,436 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bidston and St James witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Bidston and St James has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bidston and St James Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bidston and St James has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 9.23 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Bidston and St James crimes were 3,575. The crime rate of Bidston and St James in 2024 was 116.62 (year) or 9.72 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bidston and St James were around 3,436 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.08 (year) or 9.34 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)
Birkenhead and Tranmere792 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard205 53,916 24,412 2
Claughton240 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton231 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe180 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough179 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry135 101,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East162 82,078 82,020 9
Upton145 91,781 101,909 10
Wallasey82 131,189 121,287 11
New Brighton126 111,251 111,198 12
Prenton83 12887 15976 15
Hoylake and Meols81 151,077 131,151 13
Heswall82 14988 14991 14
Eastham52 17766 16778 16
Moreton West and Saughall Massie57 16731 17717 18
Bebington38 19707 18765 17
Clatterbridge44 18629 19552 20
Pensby and Thingwall30 20533 20561 19
Greasby, Frankby and Irby27 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston25 22451 21481 22

Bidston and St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (55 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202518
January 202516
December 202428
November 202430
October 202454
September 202422
August 202446
July 202434
June 2024100
May 202432
April 202429

A total of 403 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202517
January 202518
December 202424
November 202419
October 202428
September 202447
August 202430
July 202431
June 202468
May 202445
April 202439

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202538
January 202528
December 202413
November 202430
October 202419
September 202410
August 202424
July 202428
June 202474
May 202410
April 202441

A total of 216 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202525
January 202513
December 202424
November 20245
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414
July 202436
June 202410
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 420 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202524
January 202525
December 202421
November 202415
October 202462
September 202436
August 202426
July 202423
June 202458
May 202436
April 202455

A total of 1124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202582
February 202571
January 202575
December 202488
November 202497
October 202476
September 202499
August 202488
July 202495
June 2024150
May 2024120
April 202483

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20247
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202512
December 202415
November 20248
October 20245
September 202412
August 202413
July 202418
June 202430
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202421
September 20241
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202421
November 20249
October 202431
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bidston and St James in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bidston and St James postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting18
Public order6
2. Corporation Road (Map)
Total18
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Drugs3
Public order3
4. Mercer Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
5. Challis Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Patricia Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
7. Bidston Moss (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Fairbrook Drive (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Clover Drive (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
10. Egan Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3

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