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 July 2025 are around 870 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkenhead and Tranmere crime rate of 11.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (353) incidents (40.64% increase)
  • Public order: (104) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (96) incidents (26.32% increase)
Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 81
  • Catherine Street with total crimes: 30
  • River Street with total crimes: 30

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 areas in the Wirral.

    • 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 areas in the Wirral.

  • 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 July 2025 the Birkenhead and Tranmere has recorded 870 crimes with crime rate of 11.51 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)
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
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

Birkenhead and Tranmere 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 353 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (251 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (257 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (205 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (96 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 646 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202557
May 202560
April 202593
March 202558
February 202578
January 202538
December 2024115
November 202459
October 202441

A total of 2570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 257.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 353 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025353
June 2025251
May 2025257
April 2025205
March 2025294
February 2025280
January 2025211
December 2024239
November 2024251
October 2024229

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 202533
April 202529
March 202546
February 202523
January 202520
December 202453
November 202426
October 202422

A total of 543 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202576
May 202541
April 202549
March 202550
February 202546
January 202545
December 202449
November 202431
October 202460

A total of 789 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202576
May 202574
April 202596
March 202578
February 202582
January 202560
December 202456
November 202494
October 202469

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 202517
February 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 751 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202570
May 202575
April 202565
March 202561
February 202588
January 202566
December 202457
November 202464
October 2024141

A total of 706 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202586
May 202572
April 202569
March 2025113
February 202537
January 202565
December 202459
November 202469
October 202456

A total of 137 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202514
April 20258
March 202525
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420

A total of 103 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202511
April 202515
March 20251
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202519
May 202527
April 202525
March 202522
February 202515
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202523
April 202526
March 202518
February 202516
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20252
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248

High Crime Locations Birkenhead and Tranmere in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total81
Shoplifting33
Public order15
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person3
2. Catherine Street (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. River Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
4. Cedar Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Larch Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
6. Wellington Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary3
Public order3
7. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
8. Coburg Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Merlin Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Possession of weapons3
Public order3

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