Crime Rate in Prenton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prenton

The total recorded crimes in Prenton, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prenton crime rate of 1.90 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 Prenton, encompassing approximately 33,636 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Prenton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prenton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Borough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chalkley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Prenton?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Prenton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 887 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Prenton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Prenton had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 976 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Prenton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prenton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prenton has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Prenton crimes were 887. The crime rate of Prenton in 2024 was 26.37 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prenton were around 976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.02 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prenton)CrimesRank (Prenton)CrimesRank (Prenton)
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
New Brighton128 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
Hoylake and Meols70 161,077 131,151 13
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
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

Prenton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202530
February 202537
January 202528
December 202431
November 202425
October 202455
September 202426
August 202439
July 202428
June 202448
May 202437

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 20245
August 202417
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Prenton in May 2025

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

1. Prenton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Borough Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chalkley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosebery Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Fairways (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Goldsmith Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fletcher Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Willowbank Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5148 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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