Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chetwynd Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Birkenhead and Tranmere , and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 1,057 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 Chetwynd Close (CH43 9JL) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Birkenhead and Tranmere average (240.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chetwynd Close (CH43 9JL), the main crime hotspot is near Bidston Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birkenhead and Tranmere| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bidston Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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