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 March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasby, Frankby and Irby crime rate of 1.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rowan Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hillbark 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Greasby, Frankby and Irby has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)
Birkenhead and Tranmere792 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard205 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James283 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton240 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton231 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe180 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough179 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry135 101,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East162 82,078 82,020 9
Upton145 91,781 101,909 10
Wallasey82 131,189 121,287 11
New Brighton126 111,251 111,198 12
Prenton83 12887 15976 15
Hoylake and Meols81 151,077 131,151 13
Heswall82 14988 14991 14
Eastham52 17766 16778 16
Moreton West and Saughall Massie57 16731 17717 18
Bebington38 19707 18765 17
Clatterbridge44 18629 19552 20
Pensby and Thingwall30 20533 20561 19
West Kirby and Thurstaston25 22451 21481 22

Greasby, Frankby and Irby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202518
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202438
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

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
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Greasby, Frankby and Irby in March 2025

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

1. Sussex Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Rowan Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
3. Hillbark Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. The Planters (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Stable Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Norwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Arrowe Brook Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Escolme Drive (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Robert Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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