Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walford Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Clatterbridge , and the 168th lowest crime rate of 1,057 local areas in Wirral .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Walford Close (CH63 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Clatterbridge average (26.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walford Close (CH63 9HQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dutton Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Clatterbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Poulton Royd Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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