Crime in Eastham: statistics, rates and trends
714 crimes were recorded in Eastham in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (99) and public order (75) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,088th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eastham | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 714 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,789 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastham peaked in the year to August 2022 (900 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (687). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 714 | 48.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 687 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 702 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 740 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 900 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 776 | 52.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 851 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 699 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 846 | 57.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 71 and anti-social behaviour rose from 85 to 99, while other theft fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 19.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastham; 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 Eastham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clatterbridge | 585 | 40.6 | -16% |
| Bromborough | 1,445 | 85.2 | +76% |
| Bebington | 729 | 48.0 | 0% |
| Rock Ferry | 1,640 | 100.7 | +108% |
| Prenton | 778 | 55.2 | +14% |
| Heswall | 454 | 33.5 | -31% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,562 | 254.1 | +426% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Eastham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lock Road” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lock Road | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Park Road | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Kelsall Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wood Heath Way | 14 |
| On or near Dunham Close | 13 |
| On or near Eastham Rake | 13 |
| On or near Grampian Way | 12 |
Of the 615 crimes in Eastham with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Eastham has an estimated population of 14,789 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastham average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastham a safe place to live?
Eastham recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,088th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eastham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Eastham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastham was up 4% on the year before: 714 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 687 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastham?
About 14,789 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastham?
Eastham 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.