Bebington Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Bebington reported 226 crimes across its population of 57,202 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 people. This rate is 48.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, placing the area firmly in the lower end of the national crime spectrum. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents (93 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (37 cases, 16.4%) and criminal damage and arson (21 cases, 9.3%). These figures align with the broader trend of Bebington experiencing significantly lower rates than the UK average for most categories, including public order offences (45% below) and shoplifting (71% below). The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced patterns, as the lengthening evenings and clock changes could impact social activity and policing visibility. However, the area’s overall safety profile remains consistent with its character as a built-up area within Wirral, where community-focused initiatives and local infrastructure may contribute to lower crime levels. The dominance of violent crimes suggests a need for targeted strategies to address this category, even as the broader crime rate remains well below national benchmarks.

March 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime increased by 200%, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, while robbery surged by 150% (2 to 5). Theft from the person also doubled, from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with declines in drug-related offences (down 66.7%), vehicle crime (down 50%), and shoplifting (down 44.4%). The category of other crime, now at 9 incidents, is 5% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. Violent crimes, which make up 41.2% of all incidents, are 41% below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, at 37 incidents, is 44% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), reflecting a consistent pattern of lower rates in this area. These shifts suggest that while certain issues are intensifying, others are receding, potentially influenced by seasonal factors or targeted interventions.

Bebington’s crime rate in March 2025 rose slightly to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% increase from the previous month’s 3.9. This places the area within the UK’s lower quartile for overall crime, with the rate remaining 48.7% below the national average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately 7 crimes were reported each day in March, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents for a population of 57,202. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While the increase from February is modest, the population-scaled perspective reinforces that Bebington continues to experience significantly lower crime levels than the UK average, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. This contrast with national trends suggests a combination of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or environmental design—may contribute to the area’s sustained safety record.