Crime Rate in Liscard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liscard

The total recorded crimes in Liscard, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 270 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liscard crime rate of 3.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (159) incidents (16.91% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Liscard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silverlea Avenue with total crimes: 42
  • Moseley Avenue with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Liscard has recorded 270 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liscard)CrimesRank (Liscard)CrimesRank (Liscard)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
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
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
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

Liscard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (133 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (61 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (182 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (244 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1864 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025159
April 2025136
March 202583
February 2025117
January 2025143
December 2024159
November 2024151
October 2024117
September 2024133
August 2024182
July 2024124
June 2024244
May 2024116

A total of 437 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202530
March 202535
February 202520
January 202514
December 202425
November 202435
October 202451
September 202461
August 202415
July 202417
June 202448
May 202447

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 202537
January 202582
December 202431
November 202436
October 202431
September 202446
August 202415
July 202424
June 202472
May 20246

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20251
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202419
October 202412
September 202422
August 202427
July 202430
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202528
February 202526
January 202518
December 202422
November 202422
October 202411
September 202417
August 202416
July 20243
June 202450
May 202421

A total of 341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202415
November 202451
October 202425
September 202433
August 202422
July 202447
June 202448
May 202419

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202542
March 202519
February 20255
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202417
September 20241
August 20246
July 20249
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 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
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
February 20253
January 202514
December 20243
October 202414
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20248
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
May 20246

High Crime Locations Liscard in May 2025

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

1. Silverlea Avenue (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Moseley Avenue (Map)
Total36
Public order18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
4. Coningsby Drive (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Fairview Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Conway Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
7. Ashburton Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
8. Kingswood Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. West Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Liscard Village (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6

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