Crime in Seacombe: statistics, rates and trends
2,127 crimes were recorded in Seacombe in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (992), anti-social behaviour (252) and criminal damage and arson (230) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Seacombe | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,127 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.8 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,660 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seacombe peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,835 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,869). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,127 | 135.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,869 | 119.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,013 | 128.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,240 | 143.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,835 | 181.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,591 | 165.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,469 | 157.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,249 | 143.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,336 | 149.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 194 |
| July 2026 | 197 |
| June 2026 | 209 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 160 |
| March 2026 | 220 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 138 |
| October 2025 | 169 |
| September 2025 | 182 |
Compared with England and Wales, Seacombe recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (85% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 48 and anti-social behaviour rose from 158 to 252, while possession of weapons fell from 25 to 20 and drugs fell from 178 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 992 | 63.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 230 | 14.7 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Public order | 153 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 144 | 9.2 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Other theft | 94 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Other crime | 60 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +140% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Seacombe; the highest is Birkenhead and Tranmere (254.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Wallasey, Wirral (42.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seacombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liscard | 1,394 | 92.5 | -32% |
| New Brighton | 1,091 | 71.8 | -47% |
| Wallasey | 629 | 42.9 | -68% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,297 | 140.4 | +3% |
| Birkenhead and Tranmere | 4,562 | 254.1 | +87% |
| Claughton | 1,304 | 86.2 | -37% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | -50% |
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,153 | 70.9 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Seacombe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (211).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 211 |
| On or near Parkside | 100 |
| On or near Shaw Street | 51 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 48 |
| On or near Mainwaring Road | 43 |
| On or near Gorsedale Park | 37 |
| On or near The Birches | 35 |
| On or near Austin Street | 33 |
| On or near North William Street | 32 |
| On or near Crosfield Road | 28 |
Of the 1,875 crimes in Seacombe with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 252 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 860 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 486 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Seacombe has an estimated population of 15,660 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (42%, against 23%), more private renting (33%, against 20%) and more social housing (25%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seacombe average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Seacombe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 90.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Seacombe a safe place to live?
Seacombe recorded 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Seacombe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 992 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Seacombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seacombe was up 14% on the year before: 2,127 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,869 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seacombe?
About 15,660 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seacombe?
Seacombe 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.