Total Crime Rate
170.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Noctorum Avenue area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 109th highest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Noctorum Avenue (CH43 9RZ) in the last 12 months was 170.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.2% higher 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 Shoplifting with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 61.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 362.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Noctorum Avenue (CH43 9RZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 31 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 | Vehicle crime | Norfolk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wirral Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Netherfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Noctorum Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newport Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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