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Wirral crime rate

Overview of Wirral crime rate

Wirral holds a medium crime rating, ranking 12th among 25 adjacent boroughs in crime rate. The borough reported 29494 incidents in 2023, with a population of 320199, leading to a crime rate of 92.11 per 1000 residents, showing a 15.05% decrease from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Wirral include Violence and sexual offences (41.3%), Public order (12.5%), and Anti-social behaviour (11.4%), with Possession of weapons, Robbery, and Theft from the person being the least common.

Of its 22 wards, Birkenhead and Tranmere, Bidston and St James, and Rock Ferry have the highest crime rates. The safest wards are West Kirby and Thurstaston, Heswall, and Clatterbridge.

In Wirral, crime trends over recent years have shown significant fluctuations. Anti-social behaviour surged by 11.29% in 2020 but then fell sharply by 8.4% in 2021 and by 8.54% in 2022. Public order offenses increased by 5.04% in 2021 and by 2.8% in 2022, before experiencing a notable decrease of 4.76% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also saw substantial increases, rising by 8.21% in 2021 and 3.41% in 2022, but then dropped by 5.69% in 2023. Other decreases were noted in Burglary by 1.78% and Criminal damage and arson by 2% in 2020 and 2023, respectively, reflecting a complex pattern of crime rates in the area.

Wirral crime incidents by crime type

A total of 29494 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 12193 (41.3)%
Public order – 3692 (12.5)%
Anti-social behaviour – 3355 (11.4)%
Criminal damage and arson – 2811 (9.5)%
Drugs – 1562 (5.3)%
Other theft – 1499 (5.1)%
Shoplifting – 1227 (4.2)%
Vehicle crime – 950 (3.2)%
Burglary – 857 (2.9)%
Other crime – 583 (2.0)%
Bicycle theft – 262 (0.9)%
Possession of weapons – 201 (0.7)%
Robbery – 198 (0.7)%
Theft from the person – 104 (0.4)%

How does Wirral compare against nearby areas ?

Wirral ranks 12th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Wirral wards

There are 22 wards within Wirral. Birkenhead and Tranmere, Bidston and St James, Rock Ferry has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Wirral

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Wirral. Highest crime rates in CH41, CH65, CH44 .

CH41 – 628.5
CH65 – 253.5
CH44 – 248.2
CH42 – 238.0
L20 – 173.5
CH62 – 164.3
CH46 – 161.9
CH49 – 155.6

CH43 – 153.6
CH45 – 148.9
CH48 – 110.6
CH47 – 99.7
CH63 – 86.2
CH64 – 84.7
CH60 – 76.9
CH61 – 76.6
L69 – 10.0

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Solihull crime rate

Overview of Solihull crime rate

Crime rating – medium.

Ranked 9th out of 25 for its crime rate among nearby boroughs and districts, Solihull reported 21,348 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 216,240, this translates to a crime rate of 98.72 incidents per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.93% decrease from the previous year.

The predominant crime categories in Solihull are Violence and sexual offences (34.9%), Vehicle crime (13.2%), Shoplifting (10.3%), with the less frequent categories including Possession of weapons (1.6%), Bicycle theft (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.6%).

Solihull is divided into 17 wards, among which Bickenhill (210.2), Chelmsley Wood (207.7), Kingshurst and Fordbridge (127.6) are noted for higher crime rates. Conversely, the safer wards include Meriden (Solihull) (63.8), Dorridge and Hockley Heath (54.0), Knowle (Solihull) (49.1).

Examining Postcode districts within or overlapping Solihull, the highest crime rates are observed in B40 (1768.2), B37 (165.5), B27 (154.7), while the safest are B94 (69.8), B93 (48.1), CV8 (45.8).

In Solihull, various crime types have shown differing trends. Anti-social behaviour increased by 2.09% in 2020 but then decreased by 3.42% in 2021 and 3.62% in 2022. Burglary rates rose by 1.68% in 2022, after a decrease of 2.29% in 2020. Other theft and Shoplifting saw increases in 2022 by 1.88% and 1.54% respectively, with shoplifting further increasing by 3.39% in 2023. Vehicle crime significantly increased by 3.36% in 2022. Public order offences increased by 1.72% in 2020 and 2.55% in 2021, but saw a decrease of 1.8% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences showed significant increases of 5.79% in 2020 and 9.4% in 2021, with a smaller increase of 1.91% in 2022, but decreased by 4.9% in 2023.

Solihull crime incidents by crime type

A total of 21348 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 7452 (34.9)%
Vehicle crime – 2814 (13.2)%
Shoplifting – 2200 (10.3)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1501 (7.0)%
Other theft – 1455 (6.8)%
Public order – 1437 (6.7)%
Burglary – 1415 (6.6)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1209 (5.7)%
Robbery – 448 (2.1)%
Other crime – 390 (1.8)%
Drugs – 386 (1.8)%
Possession of weapons – 346 (1.6)%
Bicycle theft – 161 (0.8)%
Theft from the person – 134 (0.6)%

How does Solihull compare against nearby areas ?

Solihull ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Solihull wards

There are 17 wards within Solihull. Bickenhill, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst and Fordbridge has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Solihull

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Solihull. Highest crime rates in B40, B37, B27 .

B40 – 1768.2
B37 – 165.5
B27 – 154.7
B26 – 129.9
B14 – 128.2
CV4 – 115.2
B36 – 106.1
CV7 – 95.0

B90 – 85.2
B91 – 82.9
B92 – 80.7
B28 – 80.0
CV5 – 72.4
B46 – 70.9
B94 – 69.8
B93 – 48.1
CV8 – 45.8

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Bolton crime rate

Bromley, North East, North West / loarna

Overview of Bolton crime rate

Bolton showcases a low crime rate, ranking 18th among 25 local areas, with 163 reported incidents in 2023 against a population of 295,963. This results in a crime rate of 0.55 per 1,000 residents, indicating a 7.84% rise from the previous year.

In Bolton, the most common crimes were Violence and sexual offences (54%), Public order (16.6%), and Other theft (7.4%), with the least frequent being Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Drugs, each accounting for less than 3%.

Among its 18 wards, Great Lever (2.8), Horwich and Blackrod (2.2), and Bromley Cross (1.1) experienced the highest crime rates, while Westhoughton South, Smithills, and Breightmet were notably safer, each with rates around 0.1.

Reviewing postcode districts within Bolton, BL7 (10.1), BL6 (5.0), and WN1 (1.0) recorded the highest crime rates, contrasted by BL4 (0.2), M26 (0.1), and WN2 (0.1) as the most secure areas.

In Bolton, there were no reported increases in crime rates for the specified period. However, significant decreases were observed across various crime types in 2020, including Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other crime, Other theft, Public order, and Vehicle crime. Additionally, Violence and sexual offences saw a notable reduction in 2020, with a decrease in Shoplifting also noted in 2023.

Bolton crime incidents by crime type

A total of 163 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 88 (54.0)%
Public order – 27 (16.6)%
Other theft – 12 (7.4)%
Criminal damage and arson – 10 (6.1)%
Anti-social behaviour – 5 (3.1)%
Vehicle crime – 2 (1.2)%
Other crime – 4 (2.5)%
Shoplifting – 2 (1.2)%
Burglary – 3 (1.8)%
Bicycle theft – 3 (1.8)%
Theft from the person – 3 (1.8)%
Drugs – 4 (2.5)%

How does Bolton compare against nearby areas ?

Bolton ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Bolton wards

There are 18 wards within Bolton. Great Lever, Horwich and Blackrod, Bromley Cross has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Bolton

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Bolton. Highest crime rates in BL7, BL6, WN1 .

BL7 – 10.1
BL6 – 5.0
WN1 – 1.0
BL1 – 1.0
M46 – 0.7
BL5 – 0.4
M38 – 0.3

M28 – 0.3
BL8 – 0.3
BL2 – 0.2
BL3 – 0.2
BL4 – 0.2
M26 – 0.1
WN2 – 0.1

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Broadland crime rate

East of England, North West, South East / loarna

Overview of Broadland crime rate

Broadland enjoys a low crime rating, ranking it 24th among 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime prevalence. The area reported 5828 crimes in 2023 amidst a population of 131721, resulting in a crime rate of 44.25 per 1000 residents, showing an 11.45% decrease from the previous year.

Broadland’s primary crime types include Violence and sexual offences (47.4%), Anti-social behaviour (11.6%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.1%), with Bicycle theft (0.6%), Theft from the person (0.2%), and Robbery (0.2%) being the least frequent.

Among its 27 wards, Hellesdon South East (78.6), Thorpe St Andrew South East (61.8), and Hellesdon North West (57.6) have the highest crime rates, whereas Great Witchingham (30.6), Taverham South (30.5), and Taverham North (27.4) are the safest.

In Broadland, there were increases in Public order offences and Violence and sexual offences in 2020. However, the area experienced a decrease in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and a reduction in Violence and sexual offences in 2023.

Broadland crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5828 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2760 (47.4)%
Anti-social behaviour – 678 (11.6)%
Criminal damage and arson – 590 (10.1)%
Public order – 455 (7.8)%
Other theft – 408 (7.0)%
Shoplifting – 338 (5.8)%
Burglary – 133 (2.3)%
Other crime – 132 (2.3)%
Vehicle crime – 132 (2.3)%
Drugs – 83 (1.4)%
Possession of weapons – 61 (1.0)%
Bicycle theft – 33 (0.6)%
Theft from the person – 14 (0.2)%
Robbery – 11 (0.2)%

How does Broadland compare against nearby areas ?

Broadland ranks 24th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Broadland wards

There are 27 wards within Broadland. Hellesdon South East, Thorpe St Andrew South East, Hellesdon North West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Broadland

There are 19 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Broadland. Highest crime rates in NR1, NR30, NR2 .

NR1 – 222.4
NR30 – 201.6
NR2 – 141.6
NR3 – 137.4
NR5 – 97.0
NR4 – 77.1
NR18 – 66.4
NR6 – 58.8
NR7 – 58.3

NR12 – 47.8
NR11 – 42.9
NR10 – 41.4
NR13 – 40.9
NR15 – 38.1
NR20 – 37.8
NR14 – 36.5
NR16 – 35.9
NR9 – 34.2
NR8 – 33.6

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Isle of Wight crime rate

North West, South East / loarna

Overview of Isle of Wight crime rate

The Isle of Wight presents a medium crime severity index.

Positioned 9th out of 25 comparable areas for crime levels, the Isle of Wight reported 12,417 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 140,459, this translates to a crime rate of 88.4 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, marking a 4.21% decrease from the previous year.

The most prevalent crime categories on the Isle of Wight include Violence and sexual offences (45.8%), Public order (11.1%), and Anti-social behaviour (10.7%). The least common types of crime are Theft from the person (0.5%), Robbery (0.3%), and Bicycle theft (0.1%).

The island comprises 39 wards, with Newport Central (345.7), Ryde North West (211.9), and Pan & Barton (203.7) experiencing the highest crime rates. Conversely, the most secure areas include Cowes West & Gurnard (36.6), Cowes Medina (35.3), and Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey (32.1).

On the Isle of Wight, there’s been an uptick in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, Shoplifting, and Violence and sexual offences, highlighting concerns particularly around violence which has seen increases in 2021 and 2022. These patterns point to growing issues with disorder and theft. However, reductions in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, and Shoplifting in subsequent years, alongside a notable decrease in Violence and sexual offences in 2023, suggest effective responses to these challenges, reflecting the success of interventions to improve community safety.

Isle of Wight crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12417 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 5693 (45.8)%
Public order – 1376 (11.1)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1329 (10.7)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1150 (9.3)%
Shoplifting – 778 (6.3)%
Other theft – 705 (5.7)%
Drugs – 418 (3.4)%
Burglary – 284 (2.3)%
Vehicle crime – 227 (1.8)%
Other crime – 190 (1.5)%
Possession of weapons – 153 (1.2)%
Theft from the person – 64 (0.5)%
Robbery – 34 (0.3)%
Bicycle theft – 16 (0.1)%

How does Isle of Wight compare against nearby areas ?

Isle of Wight ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Isle of Wight wards

There are 39 wards within Isle of Wight. Newport Central, Ryde North West, Pan & Barton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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