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Crime in New Brighton

New Brighton had 251 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

CH45, Wirral · within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Brighton

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108crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

74 Mar 60 Apr 67 May 76 Jun 98 Jul 77 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12249%
anti-social behaviour4920%
public order2610%
criminal damage229%
theft104%
shoplifting83%
burglary52%
drugs31%

New Brighton against Wirral

TypeNew Brighton per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence52.538▲ 40%
Burglary2.21.7–
Vehicle crime0.41.9–
Anti-social behaviour21.18.4▲ 20%
Theft and robbery5.24.80%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bootle171.8▲ 9%
Seaforth141.9▲ 10%
Poulton123.1▲ 5%
Egremont117▼ 5%
New Brighton108▲ 25%
Wallasey94.4▲ 2%
Liscard87.7▼ 9%
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 New Brighton a safe area?

New Brighton had about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Brighton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (26).