Crime Rate in Birkenhead and Tranmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birkenhead and Tranmere

The total recorded crimes in Birkenhead and Tranmere, Wirral, UK in March 2025 are around 792 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkenhead and Tranmere crime rate of 10.48 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 Birkenhead and Tranmere, encompassing approximately 75,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (205.41% increase)
  • Public order: (78) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catherine Street with total crimes: 81
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Park Close with total crimes: 33

How safe is Birkenhead and Tranmere?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Birkenhead and Tranmere reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 9,104 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Birkenhead and Tranmere witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birkenhead and Tranmere experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 9,256 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Birkenhead and Tranmere witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Birkenhead and Tranmere has recorded 792 crimes with crime rate of 10.48 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Birkenhead and Tranmere crimes were 9,104. The crime rate of Birkenhead and Tranmere in 2024 was 120.49 (year) or 10.04 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birkenhead and Tranmere were around 9,256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.51 (year) or 10.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)
Liscard205 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James283 23,575 33,436 3
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

Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 280 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (251 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (229 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (141 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (242 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (300 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (624 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (172 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (123 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (284 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (86 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202422
August 202416
July 202432
June 202468
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 669 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202578
January 202538
December 2024115
November 202459
October 202441
September 202439
August 202441
July 202434
June 202468
May 202426
April 202472

A total of 3563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 296.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025294
February 2025280
January 2025211
December 2024239
November 2024251
October 2024229
September 2024242
August 2024300
July 2024328
June 2024624
May 2024281
April 2024284

A total of 653 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202546
January 202545
December 202449
November 202431
October 202460
September 202431
August 202452
July 202460
June 2024122
May 202473
April 202434

A total of 220 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416
September 202421
August 202412
July 202413
June 202452
May 20247
April 202418

A total of 911 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202588
January 202566
December 202457
November 202464
October 2024141
September 202433
August 202460
July 202468
June 2024134
May 202462
April 202477

A total of 1098 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202582
January 202560
December 202456
November 202494
October 202469
September 202472
August 2024115
July 202491
June 2024172
May 2024123
April 202486

A total of 472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202523
January 202520
December 202453
November 202426
October 202422
September 202423
August 202437
July 202445
June 2024100
May 202436
April 202441

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 20249
August 202416
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
April 202413

A total of 716 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025113
February 202537
January 202565
December 202459
November 202469
October 202456
September 202423
August 202438
July 202464
June 202480
May 202448
April 202464

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 107 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 202412

High Crime Locations Birkenhead and Tranmere in March 2025

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

1. Catherine Street (Map)
Total81
Shoplifting57
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Park Close (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
5. Cedar Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime6
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
6. Burlington Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. River Street (Map)
Total21
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Lowwood Grove (Map)
Total18
Burglary6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wellington Terrace (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
10. Grange Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3

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