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 March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Kirby and Thurstaston crime rate of 1.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
West Kirby and Thurstaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5141 with total crimes: 3
  • B5139 with total crimes: 2
  • Madeley Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Kirby and Thurstaston has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)CrimesRank (Wirral)
Birkenhead and Tranmere792 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard205 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James283 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton240 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton231 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe180 62,669 62,518 6
Bromborough179 72,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry135 101,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East162 82,078 82,020 9
Upton145 91,781 101,909 10
Wallasey82 131,189 121,287 11
New Brighton126 111,251 111,198 12
Prenton83 12887 15976 15
Hoylake and Meols81 151,077 131,151 13
Heswall82 14988 14991 14
Eastham52 17766 16778 16
Moreton West and Saughall Massie57 16731 17717 18
Bebington38 19707 18765 17
Clatterbridge44 18629 19552 20
Pensby and Thingwall30 20533 20561 19
Greasby, Frankby and Irby27 21427 22506 21

West Kirby and Thurstaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202422
October 20248
September 202414
August 202416
July 202419
June 202418
May 202422
April 202411

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations West Kirby and Thurstaston in March 2025

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

1. B5141 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B5139 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Madeley Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandlea Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wordsworth Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Newton Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Larton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B5192 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Somerset Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gerard Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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