Crime Rate in Rock Ferry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rock Ferry

The total recorded crimes in Rock Ferry, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rock Ferry crime rate of 3.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-16.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Rock Ferry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodward Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 6
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Rock Ferry has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)CrimesRank (Rock Ferry)
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
Oxton316 32,842 52,567 5
Seacombe218 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough165 72,236 72,184 7
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

Rock Ferry 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 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 202513
April 202514
March 202518
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202414
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 226 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202514
April 202523
March 20259
February 202534
January 202517
December 202443
November 202431
October 202414
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202513
May 202518
April 202520
March 20259
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 769 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202585
May 202561
April 202551
March 202558
February 202563
January 202559
December 202461
November 202451
October 202476
September 202465
August 202468

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 202518
April 202513
March 202520
February 202516
January 202520
December 202411
November 202417
October 202423
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Rock Ferry in July 2025

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

1. Woodward Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
3. Grove Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Southwick Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Morecroft Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Aldersgate (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parkside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Peel Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Union Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. B5136 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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