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Crime in Claughton

Claughton had 391 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 109.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% above the middle Wirral area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

CH43, Wirral · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Claughton

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109.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common156 in 3 months

Month by month

154 Mar 149 Apr 151 May 151 Jun 123 Jul 117 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Claughton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15640%
anti-social behaviour379%
drugs379%
public order369%
criminal damage349%
shoplifting226%
theft144%
vehicle crime144%

Claughton against Wirral

TypeClaughton per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence43.638▼ 7%
Burglary2.81.7–
Vehicle crime3.91.9▼ 58%
Anti-social behaviour10.38.4▲ 9%
Theft and robbery74.8▼ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Birkenhead168.8▲ 2%
Lower Tranmere164.4▲ 9%
Oxton Village136.5▲ 5%
Oxton129.4▲ 7%
Poulton123.1▲ 5%
Claughton109.2▼ 14%
Noctorum67.9▲ 25%
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 Claughton a safe area?

Claughton had about 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Claughton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (156), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and drugs (37).