Crime in Heswall, Wirral: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Heswall, Wirral in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heswall, Wirral at a glance
- Crime trends in Heswall, Wirral
- Types of crime in Heswall, Wirral
- Heswall, Wirral compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heswall, Wirral
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heswall, Wirral
- Demographics of Heswall, Wirral
- Questions about crime in Heswall, Wirral
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Heswall, Wirral | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 454 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.5 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,560 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heswall, Wirral peaked in the year to August 2018 (590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (435). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 454 | 33.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 435 | 32.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 435 | 32.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 540 | 39.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 527 | 38.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 40.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 37.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 539 | 39.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 590 | 43.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 73 and other theft rose from 26 to 31, while public order fell from 51 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 14.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.4 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.3 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heswall, Wirral; the highest is Upton, Wirral (90.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Greasby, Frankby and Irby (26.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heswall, Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensby and Thingwall | 412 | 33.6 | 0% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 379 | 26.8 | -20% |
| Bebington | 729 | 48.0 | +44% |
| Prenton | 778 | 55.2 | +65% |
| Clatterbridge | 585 | 40.6 | +21% |
| Upton | 1,582 | 90.0 | +169% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | +104% |
| West Kirby and Thurstaston | 419 | 31.9 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Heswall, Wirral over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Feather Lane | 32 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 28 |
| On or near Telegraph Road | 27 |
| On or near The Roscote | 21 |
| On or near Daryl Road | 13 |
| On or near North Drive | 10 |
| On or near Brooklet Road | 9 |
| On or near Forest Road | 8 |
| On or near Downham Drive | 7 |
Of the 381 crimes in Heswall, Wirral with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Heswall, Wirral has an estimated population of 13,560 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and more retired residents (38%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heswall, Wirral average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Heswall, Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heswall, Wirral a safe place to live?
Heswall, Wirral recorded 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Heswall, Wirral?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Heswall, Wirral going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heswall, Wirral was up 4% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 435 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heswall, Wirral?
About 13,560 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heswall, Wirral?
Heswall, Wirral 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.