Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heathbank Avenue area has the 65th highest crime rate of 155 local areas in Greasby, Frankby and Irby , and the 316th 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 Heathbank Avenue (CH61 4YG) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 5.7% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 170.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heathbank Avenue (CH61 4YG), the main crime hotspot is near Devizes Drive. Police recorded 15 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 | Other theft | Devizes Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Verwood Close | Under investigation |
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