Crime in Heswall, Wirral: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Heswall, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Heswall, Wirral
- Questions about crime in Heswall, Wirral
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Heswall, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heswall, Wirral has the 3,682nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heswall, Wirral | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.1 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,560 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heswall, Wirral was highest in the year to July 2018 (591 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (431). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 449 | 33.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 449 | 33.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 431 | 31.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 550 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 529 | 39.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 543 | 40.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 514 | 37.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 546 | 40.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 591 | 43.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heswall, Wirral 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+34%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-92%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 14.7 | 0.43 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -27% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +6% |
| Other theft | 26 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -10% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +550% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -92% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heswall, Wirral
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heswall, Wirral recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heswall, Wirral
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heswall, Wirral recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heswall, Wirral
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heswall, Wirral recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heswall, Wirral
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heswall, Wirral recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heswall, Wirral
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heswall, Wirral recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heswall, Wirral
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heswall, Wirral recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heswall, Wirral
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heswall, Wirral recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heswall, Wirral
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heswall, Wirral recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heswall, Wirral
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heswall, Wirral recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heswall, Wirral
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heswall, Wirral recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 92% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heswall, Wirral
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heswall, Wirral recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heswall, Wirral
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heswall, Wirral recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heswall, Wirral, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heswall, Wirral.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heswall, Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensby and Thingwall | 412 | 33.6 | +1% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 411 | 29.0 | -12% |
| Bebington | 708 | 46.7 | +41% |
| Prenton | 770 | 54.7 | +65% |
| Clatterbridge | 584 | 40.5 | +22% |
| Upton | 1,596 | 90.8 | +174% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | +110% |
| West Kirby and Thurstaston | 417 | 31.7 | -4% |
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 Heswall, Wirral over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 29 |
| On or near Telegraph Road | 27 |
| On or near Feather Lane | 25 |
| On or near The Roscote | 21 |
| On or near Daryl Road | 12 |
| On or near North Drive | 10 |
| On or near Brooklet Road | 9 |
| On or near Forest Road | 8 |
| On or near Downham Drive | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heswall, Wirral 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 | 178 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Heswall, Wirral has an estimated population of 13,560. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heswall, Wirral sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heswall, Wirral |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.3% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Heswall, Wirral a safe place to live?
Heswall, Wirral recorded 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Heswall, Wirral?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Heswall, Wirral going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heswall, Wirral was almost unchanged on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heswall, Wirral?
Heswall, Wirral 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 Heswall, Wirral. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.