Total Crime Rate
73.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beryl Road area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 381st highest crime rate of 1,057 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 Beryl Road (CH43 9RT) in the last 12 months was 73.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% 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 16 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 53.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beryl Road (CH43 9RT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coniston Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Netherfield Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bidston and St James| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Netherfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | First Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norfolk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newport Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Noctorum Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wirral Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Upton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Ridings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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