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 July 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bidston and St James crime rate of 9.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bidston and St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Corporation Road 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 areas in the Wirral.

    • 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 areas in the Wirral.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bidston and St James has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 9.00 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bidston and St James)CrimesRank (Bidston and St James)CrimesRank (Bidston and St James)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard252 53,916 24,412 2
Claughton365 23,028 43,232 4
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
Bebington65 16707 18765 17
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

Bidston and St James 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 111 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (67 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20255
May 20254
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202421
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 353 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202523
April 202522
March 202539
February 202524
January 202525
December 202421
November 202415
October 202462
September 202436
August 202426

A total of 1116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025111
June 2025117
May 2025124
April 202588
March 202582
February 202571
January 202575
December 202488
November 202497
October 202476
September 202499
August 202488

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 202527
March 20258
February 202525
January 202513
December 202424
November 20245
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202421
November 20249
October 202431
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202559
May 202589
April 202567
March 202530
February 202538
January 202528
December 202413
November 202430
October 202419
September 202410
August 202424

A total of 367 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202536
May 202542
April 202528
March 202537
February 202517
January 202518
December 202424
November 202419
October 202428
September 202447
August 202430

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 202510
February 20253
January 202512
December 202415
November 20248
October 20245
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202546
May 202524
April 202523
March 202546
February 202518
January 202516
December 202428
November 202430
October 202454
September 202422
August 202446

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20247

High Crime Locations Bidston and St James in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Corporation Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Lower Flaybrick Road (Map)
Total9
Public order9
5. Mercer Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Egan Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Gautby Road (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Jamesbrook Close (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Valley Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Bidston Moss (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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