Total Crime Rate
44.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windermere Road area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Bidston and St James , and the 493rd lowest 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 Windermere Road (CH43 9SJ) in the last 12 months was 44.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% 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 7 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 ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windermere Road (CH43 9SJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coniston Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arley Close (9 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 | The Ridings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norfolk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Upton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wirral Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | First Avenue | Under investigation |
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