Crime Rate in Claughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claughton

The total recorded crimes in Claughton, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 295 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claughton crime rate of 8.39 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 Claughton, encompassing approximately 35,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (2.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
Claughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingdale Road North with total crimes: 36
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 18

How safe is Claughton?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Claughton reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 3,028 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Claughton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Claughton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 3,232 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Claughton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Claughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Claughton has recorded 295 crimes with crime rate of 8.39 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Claughton crimes were 3,028. The crime rate of Claughton in 2024 was 86.12 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claughton were around 3,232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.92 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claughton)CrimesRank (Claughton)CrimesRank (Claughton)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard270 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James350 23,575 33,436 3
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

Claughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (276 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 2025112
March 2025101
February 202591
January 202595
December 202496
November 2024127
October 202474
September 202478
August 202499
July 202479
June 2024276
May 2024106

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202525
March 202515
February 202519
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202442
August 202422
July 202426
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202512
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 202411
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202419
October 202423
September 202416
August 202430
July 202416
June 202466
May 202418

A total of 184 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 202413
September 20244
August 202422
July 202426
June 202410
May 202419

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 283 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202537
February 202512
January 202522
December 20248
November 202419
October 202431
September 202418
August 202414
July 202427
June 202442
May 202417

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202516
February 202522
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 202432
July 202416
June 202448
May 202417

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417
July 202415
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Claughton in May 2025

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

1. Lingdale Road North (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting27
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
3. Shaw Street (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Windsor Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
6. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
7. The Lindens (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
8. Rimmers Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
9. Park Road West (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Merton Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3

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