Crime Rate in Seacombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seacombe

The total recorded crimes in Seacombe, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seacombe crime rate of 3.85 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 Seacombe, encompassing approximately 56,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seacombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorsedale Park with total crimes: 18
  • Oakdale Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Dock Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Seacombe?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Seacombe reported a higher crime volume than the Wirral average, with 2,669 crimes compared to 1,943. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seacombe witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Seacombe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wirral average, with 2,518 crimes compared to 1,981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Seacombe witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seacombe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seacombe has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Seacombe crimes were 2,669. The crime rate of Seacombe in 2024 was 47.17 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seacombe were around 2,518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.50 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seacombe)CrimesRank (Seacombe)CrimesRank (Seacombe)
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
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

Seacombe 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 105 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1096 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 2025110
May 2025109
April 202586
March 202584
February 202570
January 202596
December 202497
November 202494
October 202483
September 202487
August 202475

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202518
February 202521
January 20258
December 202413
November 202416
October 202420
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202514
May 202518
April 202519
March 202516
February 202524
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202410
September 202413
August 202426

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202516
April 20259
March 202516
February 20259
January 202530
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 207 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202520
April 202515
March 202516
February 202511
January 202522
December 202420
November 202418
October 202425
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Seacombe in July 2025

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

1. Gorsedale Park (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
2. Oakdale Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs3
3. Dock Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
4. Shaw Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Westfield Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order3
6. Halstead Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Alfred Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Naples Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Hood Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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