Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alston Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bromborough , and the 520th 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 Alston Close (CH62 7AT) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the Bromborough average (94.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alston Close (CH62 7AT), the main crime hotspot is near Chestnut Grove. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bromborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chestnut Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hornby Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Chestnut Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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