Safety in Birkenhead

Birkenhead in North West scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

12,609

Rate per 1,000

120.5

1-year trend

-5.8%

3-year trend

-13.8%

5-year trend

-8.2%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

122

Per 1,000 residents

1.2

Data last updated: 15 August 2026