Total Crime Rate
50.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buerton Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claughton , and the 516th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Buerton Close (CH43 9EA) in the last 12 months was 50.8 per 1,000 residents and was 0.9% higher than the Claughton average (50.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buerton Close (CH43 9EA), the main crime hotspot is near Rossendale 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 Claughton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Noctorum Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Westway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wethersfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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