Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cholsey Close area has the 56th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 380th 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 Cholsey Close (CH49 6PP) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 14.5% higher than the Greasby, Frankby and Irby average (28.6 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cholsey Close (CH49 6PP), the main crime hotspot is near Newton Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greasby, Frankby and Irby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Milman Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Upton Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Newton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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