Merseyside Police

Is Wallasey Safe?

Crime statistics for Wallasey. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 1,308 crimes
15 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,308 Crimes (last 24 months)
38.3% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑6.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 1,308 total crimes recorded in Wallasey

Violent Crime
586 44.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
205 15.7%
Public Order
121 9.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
116 8.9%
Other Theft
73 5.6%
Drugs
40 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
37 2.8%
Shoplifting
36 2.8%
Other Crime
33 2.5%
Burglary
28 2.1%
Bicycle Theft
13 1%
Robbery
11 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
8 0.6%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wallasey — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallasey safe?

Wallasey has a CrimeRadar safety score of 15/100, rated High Crime. A total of 675 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Wallasey are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Wallasey in the last 12 months?

675 crimes were recorded in Wallasey in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 6.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (633 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 586 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wallasey?

The most common crime in Wallasey is Violent Crime, with 586 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 86.8% 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 Wallasey increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wallasey is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 6.6% — from 633 crimes in the previous 12 months to 675 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Wallasey?

Wallasey has a safety score of 15 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 Wallasey compare to the Merseyside Police average?

Wallasey has a safety score of 15/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Wallasey 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 Wallasey?

38.3% of crimes recorded in Wallasey 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 Wallasey?

586 violent crimes were recorded in Wallasey in the last 12 months — representing 86.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 205 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 Wallasey last updated?

The crime data for Wallasey 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 Wallasey with other areas?

You can compare Wallasey 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.