Crime in Rock Ferry: statistics, rates and trends
1,622 crimes were recorded in Rock Ferry in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rock Ferry at a glance
- Crime trends in Rock Ferry
- Types of crime in Rock Ferry
- Rock Ferry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rock Ferry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rock Ferry
- Population and deprivation in Rock Ferry
- Questions about crime in Rock Ferry
- About this data
1,622 crimes were recorded in Rock Ferry in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 745 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rock Ferry has the 1,251st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rock Ferry | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,622 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,294 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rock Ferry was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,421 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,622). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,622 | 99.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,834 | 112.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,722 | 105.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,372 | 145.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,421 | 148.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,164 | 132.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,086 | 128.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,881 | 115.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,954 | 119.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 178 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 163 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rock Ferry 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+43%) and other crime (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 745 | 45.7 | 1.34 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 183 | 11.2 | 1.66 | -9% |
| Public order | 145 | 8.9 | 1.34 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -22% |
| Drugs | 116 | 7.1 | 2.18 | -49% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +1% |
| Other crime | 54 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +12% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.6 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.8 | 1.90 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +131% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rock Ferry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rock Ferry recorded 745 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rock Ferry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rock Ferry recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rock Ferry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rock Ferry recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher 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.
Anti-social behaviour in Rock Ferry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rock Ferry recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rock Ferry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rock Ferry recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rock Ferry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rock Ferry recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rock Ferry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rock Ferry recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rock Ferry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rock Ferry recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rock Ferry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rock Ferry recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rock Ferry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rock Ferry recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rock Ferry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rock Ferry recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rock Ferry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rock Ferry recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rock Ferry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rock Ferry recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rock Ferry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rock Ferry 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rock Ferry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rock Ferry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rock Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bebington | 708 | 46.7 | -53% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,652 | 259.1 | +160% |
| Prenton | 770 | 54.7 | -45% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | -30% |
| Bromborough | 1,470 | 86.6 | -13% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | -14% |
| Clatterbridge | 584 | 40.5 | -59% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,307 | 141.0 | +42% |
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 Rock Ferry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5149 | 68 |
| On or near Hassal Road | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 41 |
| On or near The Dell | 38 |
| On or near Mulberry Close | 30 |
| On or near Alpha Drive | 29 |
| On or near King Street | 28 |
| On or near Brougham Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rock Ferry 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 | 708 | 43.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 372 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Rock Ferry has an estimated population of 16,294. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rock Ferry sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rock Ferry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% |
| Social rented homes | 30.8% |
| Private rented homes | 29.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.6% |
Is Rock Ferry a safe place to live?
Rock Ferry recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Rock Ferry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 745 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (183).
Is crime in Rock Ferry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rock Ferry was down 12% on the year before: 1,622 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,834 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rock Ferry?
Rock Ferry 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 Rock Ferry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.