Crime in Clatterbridge: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Clatterbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clatterbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Clatterbridge
- Types of crime in Clatterbridge
- Clatterbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clatterbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clatterbridge
- Demographics of Clatterbridge
- Questions about crime in Clatterbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (353), criminal damage and arson (42) and public order (40) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,426th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Clatterbridge | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 585 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,418 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clatterbridge peaked in the year to August 2022 (637 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (455). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 585 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 455 | 31.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 496 | 34.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 588 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 637 | 44.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 588 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 533 | 37.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 590 | 40.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 567 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (83% below) and other theft (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 38 and violence and sexual offences rose from 247 to 353, while criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 24.5 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 2.6 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.6 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clatterbridge; the highest is Birkenhead and Tranmere (254.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Heswall, Wirral (33.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clatterbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromborough | 1,445 | 85.2 | +110% |
| Bebington | 729 | 48.0 | +18% |
| Eastham | 714 | 48.3 | +19% |
| Rock Ferry | 1,640 | 100.7 | +148% |
| Prenton | 778 | 55.2 | +36% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,562 | 254.1 | +526% |
| Heswall | 454 | 33.5 | -17% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Clatterbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (195).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 195 |
| On or near Claremount Drive | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Monks Way | 21 |
| On or near Church Farm | 20 |
| On or near Dutton Drive | 13 |
| On or near Corrie Drive | 10 |
| On or near Priory Close | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Church Road | 8 |
Of the 547 crimes in Clatterbridge with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 289 | 52.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Clatterbridge has an estimated population of 14,418 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clatterbridge average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clatterbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clatterbridge a safe place to live?
Clatterbridge recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,426th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Clatterbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (42).
Is crime in Clatterbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clatterbridge was up 29% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 455 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clatterbridge?
About 14,418 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clatterbridge?
Clatterbridge 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.