Crime Rate in Greasby, Frankby and Irby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greasby, Frankby and Irby

The total recorded crimes in Greasby, Frankby and Irby, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasby, Frankby and Irby crime rate of 2.23 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 Greasby, Frankby and Irby, encompassing approximately 18,848 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Hillbark Road with total crimes: 3
  • Devon Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Greasby, Frankby and Irby?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Greasby, Frankby and Irby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 427 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Greasby, Frankby and Irby had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 506 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greasby, Frankby and Irby recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Greasby, Frankby and Irby has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Greasby, Frankby and Irby crimes were 427. The crime rate of Greasby, Frankby and Irby in 2024 was 22.65 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greasby, Frankby and Irby were around 506 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.85 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)
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
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
West Kirby and Thurstaston27 22451 21481 22

Greasby, Frankby and Irby 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 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202511
April 202513
March 20257
February 202518
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Greasby, Frankby and Irby in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Greasby, Frankby and Irby postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Hillbark Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Devon Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brookway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cortsway West (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rylands Hey (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brookdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Macdonald Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Jeffreys Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Long Acres (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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