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Burglary Rates in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Wirral, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Birkenhead and Tranmere recorded 130 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 39% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

130

4.68 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

6,218

223.8 per 1,000 residents

39% above the UK average175% above the North West regional average

How does Birkenhead and Tranmere rank?

Within Wirral

1 of 22 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

82th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

15
11
9
10
11
11
6
7
12
9
14
15
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
2275
37%
Other Crime
1768
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
669
11%
Shoplifting
587
9%
Drug Offences
536
9%
Vehicle Crime
154
2%
Burglary
130
2%
Robbery
79
1%
Theft from Person
20
0%

Property mix in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Source: Census 2021 · 13,524 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 23%Terraced 43%Flats 29%

The most common property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Birkenhead and Tranmere homeowners

Most homes in Birkenhead and Tranmere are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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