Crime Rate in West Kirby and Thurstaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Kirby and Thurstaston

The total recorded crimes in West Kirby and Thurstaston, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Kirby and Thurstaston crime rate of 2.54 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston, encompassing approximately 15,343 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
West Kirby and Thurstaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Cross Close with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Heatherleigh with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Kirby and Thurstaston?

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

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, West Kirby and Thurstaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 451 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, West Kirby and Thurstaston had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 481 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Kirby and Thurstaston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Kirby and Thurstaston has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total West Kirby and Thurstaston crimes were 451. The crime rate of West Kirby and Thurstaston in 2024 was 29.39 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Kirby and Thurstaston were around 481 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.35 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Kirby and Thurstaston)CrimesRank (West Kirby and Thurstaston)CrimesRank (West Kirby and Thurstaston)
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
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 Thurstaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202422
October 20248
September 202414
August 202416
July 202419
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Kirby and Thurstaston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Kirby and Thurstaston postcode area is presented below.

1. Grange Cross Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Meadow Gate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Heatherleigh (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Mereworth (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Frankby Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Paton Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Sandlea Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramerton Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Shelley Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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