Total Crime Rate
44.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
30.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Vyner Road North 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 Vyner Road North (CH43 7PZ) 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 Vyner Road North (CH43 7PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Observatory Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bidston and St James| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Worcester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Worcester Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Worcester Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Observatory Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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