Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-35.37% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Home Farm Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Upton has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
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
Rock Ferry148 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East181 82,078 82,020 9
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

Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202525
February 202514
January 202526
December 202415
November 202424
October 202433
September 202426
August 202419
July 202426
June 202444
May 202432

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202417
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202514
February 202522
January 202517
December 202415
November 202418
October 202414
September 202418
August 202422
July 202423
June 202432
May 202432

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 872 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202582
March 202565
February 202554
January 202563
December 202486
November 202457
October 202461
September 202471
August 202453
July 202459
June 2024100
May 202468

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20242

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20241

High Crime Locations Upton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Other theft3
Robbery1
3. Home Farm Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Whitefield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Cornfield Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Merton Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. A551 (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Newton Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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