Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Nicholas Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in New Brighton , and the 322nd 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 St Nicholas Road (CH45 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the New Brighton average (81.4 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 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 ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 140.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Nicholas Road (CH45 8NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandhills View. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In New Brighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bangor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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