Crime Rates at Hillfoot Close, Prenton, CH43 7ZW

Hillfoot Close area has the 62nd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 284th 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 Hillfoot Close (CH43 7ZW) in the last 12 months was 92.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.2% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 16.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 40.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hillfoot Close (CH43 7ZW), the main crime hotspot is near Gaywood Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.