Crime Rate in Bromborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromborough

The total recorded crimes in Bromborough, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromborough crime rate of 5.00 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 Bromborough, encompassing approximately 33,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
Bromborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Thorburn Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bromborough?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Bromborough reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 2,236 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromborough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Bromborough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 2,184 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromborough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromborough has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 5.00 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Bromborough crimes were 2,236. The crime rate of Bromborough in 2024 was 67.76 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromborough were around 2,184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.18 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromborough)CrimesRank (Bromborough)CrimesRank (Bromborough)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
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
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

Bromborough 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 68 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 752 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202548
May 202584
April 202564
March 202572
February 202543
January 202571
December 202465
November 202448
October 202457
September 202463
August 202469

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202519
May 202529
April 202521
March 20257
February 202522
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202428
September 202412
August 202430

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202523
April 202540
March 202543
February 20259
January 202514
December 202424
November 202419
October 202440
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 202414
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202527
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202517
April 202522
March 202514
February 202520
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20254
April 202516
March 20258
February 202515
January 202511
December 202426
November 202413
October 20248
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bromborough in July 2025

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

1. Sefton Road (Map)
Total9
Public order9
2. Thorburn Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
4. Stanley Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
5. Earl Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Onslow Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Hornby Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
9. Lower Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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