Bebington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bebington's August 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wirral maintains a lower crime profile compared to national trends, reflecting the characteristics of a commuter-oriented town with a mix of residential and retail zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.7% of all crimes, followed by public order (11.1%) and criminal damage (8.6%). These figures align with the area's seasonal context: August, a peak holiday month, often sees increased tourism and empty properties, which may partly explain the 32% below UK average rate for criminal damage and arson. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (52% below) suggest effective community engagement and policing in high-traffic areas. However, the persistent challenge of drug-related crimes—11% above the UK average—highlights the need for targeted interventions in local hotspots. The crime profile remains dominated by property and violent offences, with a strong emphasis on public safety measures that have likely contributed to the area's continued performance relative to national benchmarks.

August 2025 saw some of the most dramatic shifts in crime patterns in Bebington. Possession of weapons surged by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents), the largest single-month increase on record for this category. This jump coincides with the start of the university term, which may have introduced a transient population into local areas. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply by 216.7% (6 to 19 incidents), a figure that exceeds the UK average by 11% and suggests potential challenges in addressing substance use in the area. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1 incident), likely reflecting the seasonal reduction in cycling activity during the summer holidays. Burglary rates also fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7 incidents), possibly linked to increased home security measures as residents returned from their summer breaks. The most significant UK comparison contrast appears in anti-social behaviour, where Bebington's rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 73% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, indicating effective local community policing strategies. Residents may find the 32% below UK average rate for public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, as this category often includes incidents that disrupt daily life in urban centres.

Bebington's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 2.3% compared to July's 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in overall crime. However, this remains well below the UK average, with the area's daily crime count of approximately 9 incidents per day (279 total over 31 days) placing it among the safer built-up areas in the country. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK's broader context. When scaled to the local population of 57,202, the 4.9 per 1,000 rate translates to 280 expected crimes in an average month, meaning the actual total of 279 is nearly identical to this projection. This consistency suggests stable patterns in crime prevention efforts, despite the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bebington's residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the UK average, with the 39.5% deficit in the overall rate translating to hundreds of fewer incidents annually. This comparative safety is reinforced by the area's performance in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where rates are 73% and 52% below UK averages respectively, indicating a combination of effective policing and community engagement that continues to distinguish this built-up area within Wirral.