Bebington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bebington's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents, was 34% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a marked divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 4.8 per 1,000, 40% lower than the UK's 8.0, a figure that underscores Bebington's position as significantly safer than the average UK location. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, contributing 13.1% and 11.7% respectively to the total crime count. These figures may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up part of Wirral, where community engagement and local policing could contribute to lower levels of disruptive behaviour. Seasonal factors, such as the back-to-school period and the start of university freshers' week, may have played a role in shaping crime patterns. The dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 100 violent incidents compared to 93 property crimes, suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than theft or burglary, which could be consistent with a more densely populated, urbanised environment.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories. Other crime increased by 100%, rising from 4 to 8 incidents, a change that may reflect evolving patterns in reported or unreported activities. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, from 6 to 9, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel or changes in parking habits. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped by 42.9%, from 7 to 4, which could indicate effective local interventions or shifts in enforcement priorities. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000—34% below the UK average of 2.7. This discrepancy may be influenced by Bebington's relatively stable community dynamics compared to more densely populated urban areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 55% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive public conduct in this area.

Bebington's crime rate in September 2023 remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 1.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.9. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 9 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Bebington, offers residents a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. With a population of 57,202, this rate translates to a relatively low frequency of crime per individual, reinforcing the area's position as significantly safer than the UK average. The stability in crime rates, combined with the low daily and monthly exposure figures, indicates a consistent policing environment and possibly effective community measures in place.