Total Crime Rate
137.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bidston Hill area has the 45th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 152nd 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 Bidston Hill (CH43 7RA) in the last 12 months was 137.1 per 1,000 residents and was 5.6% lower 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 87.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bidston Hill (CH43 7RA), the main crime hotspot is near Lazonby Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lazonby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lazonby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lazonby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lazonby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lazonby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eleanor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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