Birkenhead and Tranmere Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Birkenhead and Tranmere, localized within wirral.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Horatio Street Map | Shoplifting: 26Other crime: 3Robbery: 1 | 30 |
| On or near Catherine Street Map | Shoplifting: 8Public order: 5Drugs: 3 | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Shoplifting: 5Public order: 4 | 18 |
| On or near Cedar Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 15 |
| On or near River Street Map | Drugs: 4Other theft: 3Possession of weapons: 3 | 12 |
| On or near Burlington Street Map | Drugs: 5Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Wellington Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 12 | 12 |
| On or near Milton Road East Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Other theft: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Lowwood Grove Map | Public order: 6Shoplifting: 4Other crime: 1 | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 5 | 11 |
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Feedback from the community highlights the following concerns: Groups of young people involved in intimidation, nuisance behaviour, and sporadic violence. Increases in retail theft affecting local businesses, including repeat offenders and organised shoplifting groups.
Alcohol‑related disorder, littering, and disruptive behaviour linked to public drinking in open spaces and transport areas. Anti‑social cycling, particularly pavement riding and dangerous manoeuvres.
Issued: 5 Mar 2026
Status Update
Neighbourhood police officers will be conducting high‑visibility patrols at peak times and hotspot locations.
Joint work with schools, youth services, and early intervention partners. Targeted enforcement against persistent offenders and holding local surgeries to support diversion and prevention.
We will be applying for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPOs) soon and will be holding surgeries for public consultation.
Partnership work with outreach, addiction services, and the local authority will be conducted and also licensing engagement with venues contributing to repeat incidents.
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Actioned: 5 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Community Surgery
meetingCommunity Police Surgery
9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Waterstones Grange Road Birkenhead
Community Surgery
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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Church Rd and Liversidge Rd Tranmere
Community Surgery
meetingCommunity Police Surgery
9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Waterstones Grange Road Birkenhead
Community Surgery
meetingCommunity Police Surgery
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Church Rd and Liversidge Rd Tranmere
Community Surgery
meetingCommunity Police Surgery
9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Waterstones Grange Road Birkenhead
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