Crime Rates at Chelford Close, Prenton, CH43 7NJ

Chelford Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 494th 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 Chelford Close (CH43 7NJ) in the last 12 months was 44.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.0% lower than the Bidston and St James average (152.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chelford Close (CH43 7NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Eleanor Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.