Crime Rate in Heswall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heswall

The total recorded crimes in Heswall, Wirral, UK in March 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heswall crime rate of 4.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Heswall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Telegraph Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ravenswood Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Heswall has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 14th 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.

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
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
Greasby, Frankby and Irby27 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston25 22451 21481 22

Heswall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202530
January 202519
December 202450
November 202432
October 202430
September 202421
August 202427
July 202422
June 202450
May 202452
April 202425

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
April 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 202418
June 202426
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
August 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Heswall in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Telegraph Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
3. Ravenswood Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Birches Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Whitfield Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Berwyn Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Quarry Road West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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