Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashway area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Heswall , and the 146th 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 Ashway (CH60 3RD) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the Heswall average (31.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashway (CH60 3RD), the main crime hotspot is near Dee Park Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heswall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dee Park Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dee Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dee Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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