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 May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasby, Frankby and Irby crime rate of 2.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magnolia Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Acacia Close with total crimes: 6
  • Baytree Road 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 May 2025 the Greasby, Frankby and Irby has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.12 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)CrimesRank (Greasby, Frankby and Irby)
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
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
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 202418
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20257
February 202518
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Greasby, Frankby and Irby in May 2025

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

1. Magnolia Walk (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Acacia Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Baytree Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
5. Irbyside Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Caulfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Norwood Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Dryfield Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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