Crime Rates at Kinmel Close, Birkenhead, CH41 3RX

Kinmel Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 35th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kinmel Close (CH41 3RX) in the last 12 months was 332.2 per 1,000 residents and was 128.6% higher than the Bidston and St James average (145.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -54.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 141.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kinmel Close (CH41 3RX), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Close. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.