Crime in Bromborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,445 crimes were recorded in Bromborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bromborough
- Questions about crime in Bromborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (583), shoplifting (167) and criminal damage and arson (150) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bromborough | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,445 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.2 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,970 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bromborough of any year here (1,445 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,445 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,489 | 87.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,526 | 89.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,836 | 108.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,197 | 129.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,978 | 116.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,697 | 100.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,602 | 94.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,795 | 105.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromborough recorded notably more bicycle theft (43% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (31% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 81 to 167, while drugs fell from 96 to 54 and vehicle crime fell from 50 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 583 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 9.8 | 8.5 | +106% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 113 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -44% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromborough; the highest is Birkenhead and Tranmere (254.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Clatterbridge (40.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clatterbridge | 585 | 40.6 | -52% |
| Bebington | 729 | 48.0 | -44% |
| Rock Ferry | 1,640 | 100.7 | +18% |
| Eastham | 714 | 48.3 | -43% |
| Prenton | 778 | 55.2 | -35% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,562 | 254.1 | +198% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | -20% |
| Claughton | 1,304 | 86.2 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Bromborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Napier Road | 26 |
| On or near Rankin Way | 26 |
| On or near A41 | 24 |
| On or near Onslow Road | 23 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 23 |
| On or near Thorburn Road | 23 |
| On or near Earl Street | 22 |
Of the 1,297 crimes in Bromborough with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 498 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 429 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bromborough has an estimated population of 16,970 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromborough average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bromborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bromborough a safe place to live?
Bromborough recorded 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bromborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 583 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (167).
Is crime in Bromborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromborough was down 3% on the year before: 1,445 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,489 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromborough?
About 16,970 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromborough?
Bromborough is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.