Crime Rate in Rock Ferry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rock Ferry

The total recorded crimes in Rock Ferry, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rock Ferry crime rate of 3.34 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 Rock Ferry, encompassing approximately 44,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (19.61% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Rock Ferry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hassal Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oriel Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mersey Lane South with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rock Ferry?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Rock Ferry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 1886 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rock Ferry witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Rock Ferry experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 2,086 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rock Ferry witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rock Ferry Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rock Ferry has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Rock Ferry crimes were 1,886. The crime rate of Rock Ferry in 2024 was 42.54 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rock Ferry were around 2,086 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.05 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)
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
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

Rock Ferry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 63 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Public order 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 73 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 846 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202551
March 202558
February 202563
January 202559
December 202461
November 202451
October 202476
September 202465
August 202468
July 202473
June 202498
May 202462

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 20259
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202419
August 202420
July 202419
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202520
February 202516
January 202520
December 202411
November 202417
October 202423
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 20259
February 202534
January 202517
December 202443
November 202431
October 202414
September 202417
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202518
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202414
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rock Ferry in May 2025

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

1. Hassal Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oriel Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Mersey Lane South (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alpha Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. B5136 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parkside Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southwick Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brougham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buxton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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