Crime Rate in New Brighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Brighton

The total recorded crimes in New Brighton, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Brighton crime rate of 2.28 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 New Brighton, encompassing approximately 56,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
New Brighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is New Brighton?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, New Brighton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 1251 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, New Brighton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, New Brighton had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 1,198 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Brighton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Brighton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Brighton has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total New Brighton crimes were 1,251. The crime rate of New Brighton in 2024 was 22.32 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Brighton were around 1,198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.38 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Brighton)CrimesRank (New Brighton)CrimesRank (New Brighton)
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
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

New Brighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202531
March 202520
February 202520
January 202518
December 202411
November 202423
October 202424
September 202413
August 202420
July 202419
June 202466
May 202427

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202548
March 202559
February 202527
January 202525
December 202435
November 202418
October 202439
September 202449
August 202436
July 202432
June 202468
May 202449

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 202415
August 20243
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242
July 202411
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations New Brighton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hope Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Mason Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Rake Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Virginia Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ross Tower Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tower Promenade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1

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