Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.80 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 Upton, encompassing approximately 90,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (126.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Ganney'S Meadow Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Upton?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Upton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 1781 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Upton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Upton had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 1,909 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Upton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upton has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Upton crimes were 1,781. The crime rate of Upton in 2024 was 19.66 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upton were around 1,909 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.08 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
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
Rock Ferry162 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East152 102,078 82,020 9
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

Upton 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 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202515
May 202521
April 202526
March 202514
February 202522
January 202517
December 202415
November 202418
October 202414
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202516
April 202524
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202417
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202533
May 202516
April 202521
March 202525
February 202514
January 202526
December 202415
November 202424
October 202433
September 202426
August 202419

A total of 768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202554
May 202553
April 202582
March 202565
February 202554
January 202563
December 202486
November 202457
October 202461
September 202471
August 202453

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Upton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Ganney'S Meadow Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Carr Hey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Ford Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Molyneux Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Pendle Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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