Crime Rate in Eastham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastham

The total recorded crimes in Eastham, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastham crime rate of 2.74 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 Eastham, encompassing approximately 22,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eastham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodyear Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clifton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dunham Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastham?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Eastham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 766 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eastham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Eastham had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 778 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eastham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Eastham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Eastham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastham has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Eastham crimes were 766. The crime rate of Eastham in 2024 was 34.35 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastham were around 778 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.89 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastham)CrimesRank (Eastham)CrimesRank (Eastham)
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
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
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

Eastham 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202521
May 202531
April 202525
March 202524
February 202519
January 202520
December 202424
November 202428
October 202436
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Eastham in July 2025

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

1. Woodyear Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dunham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Allport Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Caldicott Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Glenburn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Renfrew Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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