Crime Rate in Oxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxton

The total recorded crimes in Oxton, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxton crime rate of 8.43 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 Oxton, encompassing approximately 33,574 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (42.42% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
Oxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Mount with total crimes: 54
  • Brattan Road with total crimes: 30
  • Cartmel Close with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Oxton has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 8.43 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxton)CrimesRank (Oxton)CrimesRank (Oxton)
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
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

Oxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (126 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 20254
March 202525
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202436
October 202433
September 202443
August 20248
July 202442
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 1276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202566
March 2025101
February 202586
January 2025112
December 202477
November 2024104
October 202440
September 2024108
August 202496
July 202486
June 2024180
May 2024126

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202425
September 202413
July 20243
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
December 202413
November 202413
October 20242
September 20249
July 202418
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20254
March 202523
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 202420
October 202423
September 202412
August 20244
July 202423
June 202418
May 202424

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202527
March 202523
February 20251
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202414
September 20248
August 202420
July 202413
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 222 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202541
March 20256
February 202514
December 20241
November 20241
October 202442
September 202415
July 202415
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 20258
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 202414
October 20243
September 202420
August 202436
July 202435
June 202456
May 202410

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20252
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
September 202438
August 20246
July 202419
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202530
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 202428
August 202413
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 20256
October 20247
July 20246

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Oxton in May 2025

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

1. Kings Mount (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Brattan Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
3. Cartmel Close (Map)
Total24
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime6
5. Ball'S Road East (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
6. James Street (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Barren Grove (Map)
Total12
Burglary12
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order6
9. Oak Bank (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
10. Carnforth Close (Map)
Total6
Public order6

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