Crime Rate in Liscard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liscard

The total recorded crimes in Liscard, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 252 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liscard crime rate of 3.43 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 Liscard, encompassing approximately 73,542 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (4.50% increase)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)
Liscard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liscard Village with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Newell Road with total crimes: 18

How safe is Liscard?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Liscard reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 3,916 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Liscard witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Liscard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 4,412 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Liscard witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Liscard has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Liscard Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Liscard has recorded 252 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Liscard crimes were 3,916. The crime rate of Liscard in 2024 was 53.25 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Liscard were around 4,412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.99 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liscard)CrimesRank (Liscard)CrimesRank (Liscard)
Birkenhead and Tranmere870 19,104 19,256 1
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
Heswall74 15988 14991 14
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

Liscard 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 116 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (136 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (143 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 159 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (151 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 129.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 2025111
May 2025159
April 2025136
March 202583
February 2025117
January 2025143
December 2024159
November 2024151
October 2024117

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
March 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202551
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 202537
January 202582
December 202431
November 202436
October 202431

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20251
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202419
October 202412

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202534
May 202539
April 202530
March 202535
February 202520
January 202514
December 202425
November 202435
October 202451

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20258
April 202516
March 202528
February 202526
January 202518
December 202422
November 202422
October 202411

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202518
May 202518
April 202521
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202415
November 202451
October 202425

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202521
May 20259
April 202542
March 202519
February 20255
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202417

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20243

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
February 20253
January 202514
December 20243
October 202414

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20248

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241

High Crime Locations Liscard in July 2025

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

1. Liscard Village (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Other theft3
3. Newell Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Conway Street (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Moseley Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
6. Coningsby Drive (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Eddisbury Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Kenwyn Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
10. Egerton Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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