Total Crime Rate
130.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
115.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Avenue area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bromborough , and the 167th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Wirral .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (CH62 7BD) in the last 12 months was 130.1 per 1,000 residents and was 42.4% higher than the Bromborough average (91.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 115.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (CH62 7BD), the main crime hotspot is near Oakfield Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wirral| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Greenfields Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Oakfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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