Crime Rate in Wallasey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallasey

The total recorded crimes in Wallasey, Wirral, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallasey crime rate of 3.19 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 Wallasey, encompassing approximately 40,439 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (34.88% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Wallasey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Walker'S Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wallasey?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Wallasey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 1189 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wallasey recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Wallasey had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 1,287 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wallasey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallasey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wallasey has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Wallasey crimes were 1,189. The crime rate of Wallasey in 2024 was 29.40 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallasey were around 1,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.83 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wallasey)CrimesRank (Wallasey)CrimesRank (Wallasey)
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
Upton163 81,781 101,909 10
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

Wallasey 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 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 202518
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202417
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202543
May 202527
April 202537
March 202548
February 202541
January 202524
December 202439
November 202443
October 202462
September 202440
August 202434

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20252
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
August 20246

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
August 20248

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202418
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Wallasey in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Walker'S Croft (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
4. St George'S Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
5. Ponsonby Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Probyn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Pinetree Court (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Perrin Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
9. Saltburn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Claremount Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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