Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Westwood Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 311th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Wirral .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westwood Road (CH43 9RQ) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westwood Road (CH43 9RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Arley Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other theft | Coral Ridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Upton Road | — |
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