Crime Rate in Oxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxton

The total recorded crimes in Oxton, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 316 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxton crime rate of 9.41 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 Oxton, encompassing approximately 33,574 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-4.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (73) incidents (192.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
Oxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartmel Close with total crimes: 48
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Brimstage Street with total crimes: 36

How safe is Oxton?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Oxton reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 2,842 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oxton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Oxton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 2,567 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oxton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oxton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oxton has recorded 316 crimes with crime rate of 9.41 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Oxton crimes were 2,842. The crime rate of Oxton in 2024 was 84.65 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oxton were around 2,567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.46 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxton)CrimesRank (Oxton)CrimesRank (Oxton)
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
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

Oxton 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 106 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
February 20252

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20257
April 202530
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202525
May 202536
April 20254
March 202525
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202436
October 202433

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
December 202413
November 202413
October 20242

A total of 897 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 2025111
May 202594
April 202566
March 2025101
February 202586
January 2025112
December 202477
November 2024104
October 202440

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202528
April 20258
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 202414
October 20243

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202516
April 202527
March 202523
February 20251
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202414

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
April 20257
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202536
May 202532
April 202541
March 20256
February 202514
December 20241
November 20241
October 202442

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202516
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202425

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202521
April 202517
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202525
May 202516
April 20254
March 202523
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 202420
October 202423

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20256
January 20256
October 20247

High Crime Locations Oxton in July 2025

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

1. Cartmel Close (Map)
Total48
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Public order6
3. Brimstage Street (Map)
Total36
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Theft from the person6
4. Kings Mount (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. James Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person6
6. Barnard Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Carnforth Close (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
9. Price'S Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
10. Ball'S Road East (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Public order6

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