Crime Rate in Bromborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromborough

The total recorded crimes in Bromborough, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromborough crime rate of 6.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (350.00% increase)
Bromborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 15
  • Grove Square with total crimes: 15
  • Longfellow Drive with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Bromborough has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 6.73 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromborough)CrimesRank (Bromborough)CrimesRank (Bromborough)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
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
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

Bromborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 869 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202564
March 202572
February 202543
January 202571
December 202465
November 202448
October 202457
September 202463
August 202469
July 202467
June 2024118
May 202448

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202540
March 202543
February 20259
January 202514
December 202424
November 202419
October 202440
September 202411
August 202421
July 202440
June 202444
May 20249

A total of 277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202514
February 202520
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202420
July 202418
June 2024102
May 20247

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 202414
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202414
July 202420
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 20257
February 202522
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202428
September 202412
August 202430
July 202421
June 202470
May 202424

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202442
May 20246

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202516
March 20258
February 202515
January 202511
December 202426
November 202413
October 20248
September 202416
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20253
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bromborough in May 2025

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

1. Earl Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Grove Square (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
3. Longfellow Drive (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Public order3
4. Grove Street (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Robbery3
5. Napier Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Onslow Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Larkin Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6

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