Is Eastham Safe?
Crime statistics for Eastham. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,058 total crimes recorded in Eastham
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Eastham — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastham safe?
Eastham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 24/100, rated High Crime. A total of 650 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Eastham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Eastham in the last 12 months?
650 crimes were recorded in Eastham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (656 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 898 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Eastham?
The most common crime in Eastham is Violent Crime, with 898 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 138.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Eastham increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Eastham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.9% — from 656 crimes in the previous 12 months to 650 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Eastham?
Eastham has a safety score of 24 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Eastham compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Eastham has a safety score of 24/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Eastham is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Eastham?
42.2% of crimes recorded in Eastham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Eastham?
898 violent crimes were recorded in Eastham in the last 12 months — representing 138.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 281 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Eastham last updated?
The crime data for Eastham was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Eastham with other areas?
You can compare Eastham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.