Crime Rate in Eastham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastham

The total recorded crimes in Eastham, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastham crime rate of 3.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Eastham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Acre Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Clifton Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Eastham has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastham)CrimesRank (Eastham)CrimesRank (Eastham)
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
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
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

Eastham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202412
August 20243
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202525
March 202524
February 202519
January 202520
December 202424
November 202428
October 202436
September 202419
August 202424
July 202422
June 202468
May 202426

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Acre Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ambleside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Caldicott Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. St David Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lock Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cooks Acre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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