Crime Rate in Heswall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heswall

The total recorded crimes in Heswall, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heswall crime rate of 4.43 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 Heswall, encompassing approximately 18,042 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Heswall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telegraph Road with total crimes: 6
  • Feather Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Grange Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Heswall?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Heswall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 988 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Heswall had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 991 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heswall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heswall has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Heswall crimes were 988. The crime rate of Heswall in 2024 was 54.76 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heswall were around 991 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.93 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heswall)CrimesRank (Heswall)CrimesRank (Heswall)
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
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
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Heswall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
May 202415

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202541
March 202529
February 202530
January 202519
December 202450
November 202432
October 202430
September 202421
August 202427
July 202422
June 202450
May 202452

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20256
March 202519
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 202414
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 202418
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 202414
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 202444
May 202411

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20248
October 202415
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
November 202410
October 202418
September 20242
August 202414
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

High Crime Locations Heswall in May 2025

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

1. Telegraph Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Feather Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Grange Drive (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
5. Mostyn Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dee View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Highfields (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Heath Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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