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Crime in Bidston

Bidston had 269 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 175.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 114% above the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

CH43, Wirral · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bidston

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175.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common109 in 3 months

Month by month

83 Mar 82 Apr 52 May 85 Jun 99 Jul 85 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bidston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10941%
shoplifting3513%
anti-social behaviour3112%
criminal damage3011%
public order228%
theft104%
drugs83%
other crime73%

Bidston against Wirral

TypeBidston per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence7138▲ 45%
Burglary4.61.7–
Vehicle crime2.61.9–
Anti-social behaviour20.28.4▲ 15%
Theft and robbery8.54.8▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bidston175.2▲ 24%
Poulton123.1▲ 5%
Claughton109.2▼ 14%
Leasowe82.3▲ 14%
Noctorum67.9▲ 25%
Upton (CH49)67.7▲ 9%
Moreton60.2▲ 5%
See every Wirral area ranked on the crime in Wirral page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bidston a safe area?

Bidston had about 175.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bidston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (109), followed by shoplifting (35) and anti-social behaviour (31).