Total Crime Rate
76.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025William Burton Place area has the 46th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Bebington , and the 367th highest 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 William Burton Place (CH62 4AF) in the last 12 months was 76.5 per 1,000 residents and was 78.5% higher than the Bebington average (42.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , 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 ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Burton Place (CH62 4AF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bebington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashton Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Woodhead Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dock Road North | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhead Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodhead Row | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bolton Road East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bolton Road East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bolton Road East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bolton Road East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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