Crime in Bromborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,470 crimes were recorded in Bromborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bromborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromborough
- Types of crime in Bromborough
- Bromborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromborough
- Population and deprivation in Bromborough
- Questions about crime in Bromborough
- About this data
1,470 crimes were recorded in Bromborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 581 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromborough has the 1,611th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromborough | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,470 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,970 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromborough was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,216 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,470). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 1,470 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,485 | 87.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,531 | 90.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,886 | 111.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,216 | 130.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,936 | 114.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,682 | 99.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,591 | 93.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,838 | 108.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromborough 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+99%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%). The largest falls were in drugs (-31%) and anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 581 | 34.2 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +99% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 8.7 | 0.56 | -29% |
| Public order | 120 | 7.1 | 1.06 | -25% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -8% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -31% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -28% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.2 | 1.50 | +50% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromborough recorded 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromborough recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 99% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromborough recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromborough recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromborough recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromborough recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromborough recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromborough recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromborough recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromborough recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bromborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromborough recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bromborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromborough recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromborough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clatterbridge | 584 | 40.5 | -53% |
| Bebington | 708 | 46.7 | -46% |
| Rock Ferry | 1,622 | 99.5 | +15% |
| Eastham | 716 | 48.4 | -44% |
| Prenton | 770 | 54.7 | -37% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,652 | 259.1 | +199% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | -20% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | -1% |
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 Bromborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Rankin Way | 26 |
| On or near A41 | 25 |
| On or near Napier Road | 24 |
| On or near Earl Street | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 23 |
| On or near Thorburn Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromborough 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 | 511 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Bromborough has an estimated population of 16,970. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromborough sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.0% |
Is Bromborough a safe place to live?
Bromborough recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Bromborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (161).
Is crime in Bromborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromborough was down 1% on the year before: 1,470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,485 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromborough?
Bromborough 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 Bromborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.