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Crime in West Kirby

West Kirby had 232 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Wirral area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

CH48, Wirral · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Kirby

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61.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

79 Mar 69 Apr 100 May 66 Jun 80 Jul 86 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Kirby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7231%
anti-social behaviour5222%
public order3013%
vehicle crime156%
criminal damage146%
shoplifting146%
theft104%
other crime83%

West Kirby against Wirral

TypeWest Kirby per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence19.238▼ 23%
Burglary1.61.7–
Vehicle crime41.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.88.4▲ 2%
Theft and robbery3.24.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Kirby61.8▼ 6%
Hoylake52.3▼ 3%
Greasby50.6▲ 2%
Frankby31.9▲ 19%
Saughall Massie29.30%
Thurstaston19.5▼ 12%
Great Meols18.9▼ 3%
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 West Kirby a safe area?

West Kirby had about 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Kirby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (52) and public order (30).