Crime Rate in Wallasey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallasey

The total recorded crimes in Wallasey, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallasey crime rate of 1.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wallasey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelmscott Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Wallasey has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wallasey)CrimesRank (Wallasey)CrimesRank (Wallasey)
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
Upton142 101,781 101,909 10
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

Wallasey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202537
March 202548
February 202541
January 202524
December 202439
November 202443
October 202462
September 202440
August 202434
July 202437
June 202460
May 202450

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202418
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202425

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 202518
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202417
September 20246
August 20247
July 202428
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 202419
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Kelmscott Drive (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
3. St George'S Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Valkyrie Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Marlwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Probyn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wallasey Village (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Russell Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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