Crime in Wallasey, Wirral: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Wallasey, Wirral in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wallasey, Wirral
- Questions about crime in Wallasey, Wirral
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (324), anti-social behaviour (93) and public order (56) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,338th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wallasey, Wirral | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.9 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,675 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wallasey, Wirral peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,051 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (622). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 42.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 42.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 693 | 47.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 809 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 920 | 62.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 942 | 64.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,018 | 69.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 968 | 66.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,051 | 71.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 281 to 324, while other theft fell from 40 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 324 | 22.1 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 6.3 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 23 | 1.6 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wallasey, Wirral.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallasey, Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 1,091 | 71.8 | +67% |
| Liscard | 1,394 | 92.5 | +116% |
| Seacombe | 2,127 | 135.8 | +217% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,297 | 140.4 | +228% |
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,153 | 70.9 | +65% |
| Claughton | 1,304 | 86.2 | +101% |
| Moreton West and Saughall Massie | 638 | 47.5 | +11% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Wallasey, Wirral over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “St George'S Road” (26 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Malvern Road | 18 |
| On or near Kelmscott Drive | 17 |
| On or near North Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bayswater Road | 16 |
| On or near Mockbeggar Wharf | 14 |
| On or near Wallacre Road | 13 |
| On or near Pinetree Court | 10 |
Of the 536 crimes in Wallasey, Wirral with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 51.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Wallasey, Wirral has an estimated population of 14,675 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallasey, Wirral average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wallasey, Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wallasey, Wirral a safe place to live?
Wallasey, Wirral recorded 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,338th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wallasey, Wirral?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 324 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Wallasey, Wirral going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallasey, Wirral was up 1% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallasey, Wirral?
About 14,675 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallasey, Wirral?
Wallasey, Wirral 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.