Crime Rate in Seacombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seacombe

The total recorded crimes in Seacombe, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seacombe crime rate of 3.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (26.74% increase)
  • Drugs: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
Seacombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorsedale Road with total crimes: 15
  • Gorsedale Park with total crimes: 12
  • Westfield 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 May 2025 the Seacombe has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seacombe)CrimesRank (Seacombe)CrimesRank (Seacombe)
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
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

Seacombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (210 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202518
February 202521
January 20258
December 202413
November 202416
October 202420
September 202410
August 202418
July 202425
June 202454
May 202438

A total of 1284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 202586
March 202584
February 202570
January 202596
December 202497
November 202494
October 202483
September 202487
August 202475
July 2024102
June 2024210
May 202491

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202516
February 202511
January 202522
December 202420
November 202418
October 202425
September 202414
August 202412
July 202418
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
July 20242
May 20247

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202516
February 202524
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202410
September 202413
August 202426
July 202427
June 202460
May 202424

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 202413
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202516
February 20259
January 202530
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 202414
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Seacombe in May 2025

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

1. Gorsedale Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Gorsedale Park (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
3. Westfield Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Alfred Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parkside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Crosfield Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Possession of weapons1
8. Florence Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. William Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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