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 May 2025 are around 691 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birkenhead and Tranmere crime rate of 9.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (257) incidents (25.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (74) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catherine Street with total crimes: 54
  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 54
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 51

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 May 2025 the Birkenhead and Tranmere has recorded 691 crimes with crime rate of 9.15 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)CrimesRank (Birkenhead and Tranmere)
Liscard270 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James350 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton295 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton283 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe208 72,669 62,518 6
Bromborough222 62,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry148 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East181 82,078 82,020 9
Upton142 101,781 101,909 10
Wallasey74 141,189 121,287 11
New Brighton128 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
Hoylake and Meols70 161,077 131,151 13
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
Prenton64 17887 15976 15
Bebington72 15707 18765 17
Moreton West and Saughall Massie60 18731 17717 18
Pensby and Thingwall40 20533 20561 19
Clatterbridge42 19629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 974 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202565
March 202561
February 202588
January 202566
December 202457
November 202464
October 2024141
September 202433
August 202460
July 202468
June 2024134
May 202462

A total of 750 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202593
March 202558
February 202578
January 202538
December 2024115
November 202459
October 202441
September 202439
August 202441
July 202434
June 202468
May 202426

A total of 191 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202525
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 20249
August 202416
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 3741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 287.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025257
April 2025205
March 2025294
February 2025280
January 2025211
December 2024239
November 2024251
October 2024229
September 2024242
August 2024300
July 2024328
June 2024624
May 2024281

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20251
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 1182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202596
March 202578
February 202582
January 202560
December 202456
November 202494
October 202469
September 202472
August 2024115
July 202491
June 2024172
May 2024123

A total of 709 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202549
March 202550
February 202546
January 202545
December 202449
November 202431
October 202460
September 202431
August 202452
July 202460
June 2024122
May 202473

A total of 254 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202522
February 202515
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416
September 202421
August 202412
July 202413
June 202452
May 20247

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202529
March 202546
February 202523
January 202520
December 202453
November 202426
October 202422
September 202423
August 202437
July 202445
June 2024100
May 202436

A total of 272 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202518
February 202516
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202422
August 202416
July 202432
June 202468
May 202418

A total of 793 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202569
March 2025113
February 202537
January 202565
December 202459
November 202469
October 202456
September 202423
August 202438
July 202464
June 202480
May 202448

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202517
February 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Birkenhead and Tranmere in May 2025

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

1. Catherine Street (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting27
Public order9
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cedar Street (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences39
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
4. Craven Close (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
5. Lowwood Grove (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
6. Whalley Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
7. Alvanley Place (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
8. River Street (Map)
Total18
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Grange Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3

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