What is the crime rate in Birkenhead and Tranmere, Wirral?

As of April 2026, the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward has an annual crime rate of 148.28 per 1,000 residents with 367 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward?

The most common crime in Birkenhead and Tranmere is Violence & Sexual Offences with 126 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 34.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

Crime in Birkenhead and Tranmere, Wirral

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birkenhead and Tranmere, localized within Wirral.

Total Crimes

367

trending_down -13.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

148.28per 1k

trending_up +0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,301

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences126

Shoplifting52

Anti-social Behaviour46

Public Order35

Drug Offences33

Criminal Damage & Arson24

Other Theft15

Burglary10

Other Crime7

Weapons Possession7

Vehicle Crime7

Robbery3

Bicycle Theft2

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Horatio Street Map	Shoplifting: 26Other crime: 1	27
On or near Catherine Street Map	Shoplifting: 11Public order: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4	27
On or near River Street Map	Drugs: 6Anti-social behaviour: 4Robbery: 1	12
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 7Other theft: 2Possession of weapons: 1	10
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7	7
On or near Cedar Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2	7
On or near St Catherines Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Other crime: 1	6
On or near Brandon Street Map	Public order: 4Other crime: 1	5
On or near Knowles Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Argyle Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4

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Local Policing

Birkenhead and Tranmere

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Local Priorities

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

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9:30 AM — 10:30 AM

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