Crime Rates at Rathmore Close, Prenton, CH43 2LP

Rathmore Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere , and the 267th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Wirral .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Rathmore Close (CH43 2LP) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 90.8% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average (251.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Rathmore Close (CH43 2LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kent Street, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Duncote Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.