Crime Rate in Claughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claughton

The total recorded crimes in Claughton, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 365 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claughton crime rate of 10.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (24.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
Claughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansdowne Road with total crimes: 27
  • Seeley Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • Henthorne Street with total crimes: 21

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 July 2025 the Claughton has recorded 365 crimes with crime rate of 10.38 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claughton)CrimesRank (Claughton)CrimesRank (Claughton)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard252 53,916 24,412 2
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

Claughton 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 143 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025143
June 2025115
May 2025115
April 2025112
March 2025101
February 202591
January 202595
December 202496
November 2024127
October 202474
September 202478
August 202499

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202514
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202419
October 202423
September 202416
August 202430

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202520
May 202523
April 202513
March 202537
February 202512
January 202522
December 20248
November 202419
October 202431
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 20259
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202525
May 202536
April 202525
March 202515
February 202519
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202442
August 202422

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202516
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 202413
September 20244
August 202422

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 20256
April 20257
March 202516
February 202522
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 202432

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20257
May 202511
April 202511
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 202515
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Claughton in July 2025

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

1. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total27
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs12
Other theft3
2. Seeley Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Henthorne Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
4. Lingdale Road North (Map)
Total18
Public order12
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Park Road West (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Quarry Bank (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Grange Road West (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Warrender Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Portland Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3

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