Crime Rate in Heswall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heswall

The total recorded crimes in Heswall, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heswall crime rate of 4.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Heswall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berwyn Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Park West with total crimes: 4
  • Woodcroft Drive with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Heswall has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heswall)CrimesRank (Heswall)CrimesRank (Heswall)
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
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
Greasby, Frankby and Irby42 19427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston27 22451 21481 22

Heswall 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 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202515
May 202525
April 202541
March 202529
February 202530
January 202519
December 202450
November 202432
October 202430
September 202421
August 202427

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20248
October 202415
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202518
May 20251
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
November 202410
October 202418
September 20242
August 202414

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 202414
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Berwyn Drive (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
2. Park West (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Woodcroft Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Telegraph Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Feather Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Castle Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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