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Crime in Larchwood

Larchwood had 196 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 63.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

CH63, Wirral · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Larchwood

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63.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
22 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Apr 44 May 49 Jun 62 Jul 63 Aug 71 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9548%
anti-social behaviour2111%
vehicle crime168%
shoplifting158%
criminal damage126%
public order84%
drugs84%
burglary63%

Larchwood against Wirral

TypeLarchwood per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence30.835.3▲ 12%
Burglary1.91.9–
Vehicle crime5.21.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.89.4▲ 91%
Theft and robbery2.34.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rock Ferry139.7▲ 5%
South Tranmere138.1▲ 12%
Egerton Park101.3▲ 23%
Woodhey91.6▲ 19%
Larchwood63.5▲ 37%
Higher Bebington53.5▲ 17%
Prenton45.4▲ 4%
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 Larchwood a safe area?

Larchwood had about 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 22 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Larchwood?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and vehicle crime (16).