Crime in Wallasey, Wirral: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Wallasey, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 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 Wallasey, Wirral at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallasey, Wirral
- Types of crime in Wallasey, Wirral
- Wallasey, Wirral compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallasey, Wirral
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallasey, Wirral
- Population and deprivation in Wallasey, Wirral
- Questions about crime in Wallasey, Wirral
- About this data
631 crimes were recorded in Wallasey, Wirral in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 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 329 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallasey, Wirral has the 3,335th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wallasey, Wirral | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 631 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,675 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wallasey, Wirral was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,038 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (631). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 631 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 631 | 43.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 684 | 46.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 838 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 936 | 63.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 935 | 63.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,015 | 69.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 980 | 66.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,038 | 70.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallasey, 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 violence and sexual offences (+15%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 329 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +4% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -13% |
| Other theft | 27 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -27% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +83% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +11% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wallasey, Wirral
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wallasey, Wirral
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wallasey, Wirral
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wallasey, Wirral
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wallasey, Wirral
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wallasey, Wirral
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wallasey, Wirral
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wallasey, Wirral
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wallasey, Wirral
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wallasey, Wirral
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wallasey, Wirral
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wallasey, Wirral
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallasey, Wirral recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wallasey, Wirral
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallasey, 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 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wallasey, Wirral, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallasey, Wirral.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallasey, Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 1,138 | 74.9 | +74% |
| Liscard | 1,389 | 92.2 | +114% |
| Seacombe | 2,136 | 136.4 | +217% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,307 | 141.0 | +228% |
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,168 | 71.9 | +67% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +100% |
| Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 646 | 48.1 | +12% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | +62% |
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 Wallasey, Wirral over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Malvern Road | 18 |
| On or near North Drive | 18 |
| On or near Bayswater Road | 17 |
| On or near Kelmscott Drive | 17 |
| On or near Pinetree Court | 16 |
| On or near Mockbeggar Wharf | 14 |
| On or near Mockbeggar Drive | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallasey, 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 | 289 | 45.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Wallasey, Wirral has an estimated population of 14,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallasey, Wirral sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wallasey, Wirral |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Wallasey, Wirral a safe place to live?
Wallasey, Wirral recorded 43.0 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 Wallasey, Wirral?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Wallasey, Wirral going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallasey, Wirral was almost unchanged on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 631 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wallasey, Wirral?
Wallasey, 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 Wallasey, Wirral. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.