Crime in New Brighton: statistics, rates and trends
1,138 crimes were recorded in New Brighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Brighton at a glance
- Crime trends in New Brighton
- Types of crime in New Brighton
- New Brighton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Brighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Brighton
- Population and deprivation in New Brighton
- Questions about crime in New Brighton
- About this data
1,138 crimes were recorded in New Brighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 516 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Brighton has the 2,028th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Brighton | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,138 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,199 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Brighton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,090). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,138 | 74.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,241 | 81.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,090 | 71.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,378 | 90.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,560 | 102.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,414 | 93.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,298 | 85.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,387 | 91.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,386 | 91.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 145 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Brighton 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 other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and vehicle crime (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 33.9 | 0.99 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -19% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.8 | 1.17 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -5% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +18% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -42% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -27% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -52% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 0.63 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.17 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Brighton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Brighton recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Brighton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Brighton recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Brighton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Brighton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Brighton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Brighton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Brighton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Brighton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Brighton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Brighton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Brighton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Brighton recorded 37 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 down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Brighton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Brighton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Brighton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Brighton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Brighton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Brighton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Brighton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Brighton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Brighton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Brighton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Brighton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Brighton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Brighton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Brighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 New Brighton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Brighton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Brighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallasey | 631 | 43.0 | -43% |
| Liscard | 1,389 | 92.2 | +23% |
| Seacombe | 2,136 | 136.4 | +82% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,307 | 141.0 | +88% |
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,168 | 71.9 | -4% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +15% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,652 | 259.1 | +246% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | -7% |
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 New Brighton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Hope Street | 35 |
| On or near Mason Street | 28 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 26 |
| On or near Radnor Drive | 24 |
| On or near Dalton Road | 23 |
| On or near Beach Grove | 20 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 20 |
| On or near A554 | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Brighton 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 | 419 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 24.6% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
New Brighton has an estimated population of 15,199. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Brighton sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Brighton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.6% |
Is New Brighton a safe place to live?
New Brighton recorded 74.9 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 New Brighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in New Brighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Brighton was down 8% on the year before: 1,138 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Brighton?
New Brighton 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 New Brighton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.