Crime in Bebington, Wirral: statistics, rates and trends
708 crimes were recorded in Bebington, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bebington, Wirral at a glance
- Crime trends in Bebington, Wirral
- Types of crime in Bebington, Wirral
- Bebington, Wirral compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bebington, Wirral
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bebington, Wirral
- Population and deprivation in Bebington, Wirral
- Questions about crime in Bebington, Wirral
- About this data
708 crimes were recorded in Bebington, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 309 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bebington, Wirral has the 3,161st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bebington, Wirral | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 708 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,173 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bebington, Wirral was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,025 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (624). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 708 | 46.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 624 | 41.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 700 | 46.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 866 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 919 | 60.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,025 | 67.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 921 | 60.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 885 | 58.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 936 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bebington, Wirral over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+100%) and criminal damage and arson (+85%). The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and drugs (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 20.4 | 0.59 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 5.9 | 0.39 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 4.3 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +85% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +4% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -34% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -30% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +20% |
| Burglary | 14 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.54 | -11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bebington, Wirral
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bebington, Wirral recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bebington, Wirral
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bebington, Wirral recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bebington, Wirral
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bebington, Wirral recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bebington, Wirral
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bebington, Wirral recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bebington, Wirral
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bebington, Wirral recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bebington, Wirral
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bebington, Wirral recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bebington, Wirral
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bebington, Wirral recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bebington, Wirral
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bebington, Wirral recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bebington, Wirral
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bebington, Wirral recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bebington, Wirral
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bebington, Wirral recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bebington, Wirral
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bebington, Wirral recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bebington, Wirral
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bebington, Wirral recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bebington, Wirral
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bebington, Wirral recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bebington, Wirral
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bebington, Wirral recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bebington, Wirral, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bebington, Wirral.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bebington, Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ferry | 1,622 | 99.5 | +113% |
| Bromborough | 1,470 | 86.6 | +86% |
| Prenton | 770 | 54.7 | +17% |
| Clatterbridge | 584 | 40.5 | -13% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,652 | 259.1 | +455% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | +49% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +84% |
| Pensby and Thingwall | 412 | 33.6 | -28% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bebington, Wirral over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Mill Brow | 28 |
| On or near Beresford Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Buckingham Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 22 |
| On or near Juliet Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Acorn Close | 18 |
| On or near Ashbrook Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near B5148 | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bebington, Wirral over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 41.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
Bebington, Wirral has an estimated population of 15,173. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bebington, Wirral sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bebington, Wirral |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Bebington, Wirral a safe place to live?
Bebington, Wirral recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bebington, Wirral?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Bebington, Wirral going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bebington, Wirral was up 13% on the year before: 708 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 624 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bebington, Wirral?
Bebington, Wirral is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bebington, Wirral. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.