Heswall Crime Overview
Heswall is the safest medium-sized town in Merseyside, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of Merseyside's 39 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Heswall in 2020 was 27 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Merseyside's overall crime rate, coming in 232% lower than the Merseyside rate of 89 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Heswall is among the top 10 safest medium-sized towns, and the 4,184th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Heswall are violence and sexual offences, with 336 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 1.5% higher than 2019's figure of 331 offences and a difference of 0.17 from 2019's crime rate of 11. Heswall's least common crime is theft from the person, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 25% from 2019's figure of 5 crimes.
Compare Heswall to other towns and cities
See how Heswall shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Heswall and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Heswall Crime Map
Crime in Heswall Compared To Merseyside
Summary of Crimes in Heswall This Year
| Heswall | Merseyside | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 297 | 10.29 | 40,660 | 28.45 | 176% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.17 | 1,512 | 1.06 | 524% safer |
| Burglary | 50 | 1.73 | 7,285 | 5.10 | 195% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 99 | 3.43 | 13,650 | 9.55 | 178% safer |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.14 | 12,251 | 8.57 | 652% safer |
| Other Crime | 16 | 0.55 | 2,846 | 1.99 | 262% safer |
| Other Theft | 80 | 2.77 | 6,919 | 4.84 | 75% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.17 | 1,320 | 0.92 | 441% safer |
| Public Order | 46 | 1.59 | 14,040 | 9.82 | 518% safer |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.21 | 1,067 | 0.75 | 257% safer |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 1.70 | 5,690 | 3.98 | 134% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.14 | 1,265 | 0.89 | 536% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 41 | 1.42 | 6,519 | 4.56 | 221% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 336 | 11.64 | 52,198 | 36.52 | 214% safer |
Crime Over Time in Heswall
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Heswall
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Ridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Further action is not in the public interest |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Dunster Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Boathouse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brian Avenue | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brian Avenue | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Moor Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandy Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Downham Road North | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Inglegreen | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Heswall Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 7 | 5.0 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.21 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.59 | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.55 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.17 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.28 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.17 | 0.14 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | Getting worse |
Changes In Heswall's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Heswall's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Heswall that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Park | 9 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2.6 |
Comparing Heswall to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall | 26.68 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 61% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 66% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 68% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 69% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 73% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 74% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 75% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 80% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 81% more dangerous |
Crime in Heswall's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton & Lower Heswall | 205 | 23 | Second |
| Heswall | 251 | 34 | First |
Crime in Heswall During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Heswall change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Heswall saw a 700% increase in burglary. Heswall saw a large fall in burglary during July, when it fell by 88% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +164% | +87% | +322% | +145% | +57% | +100% | +79% | +300% | +118% | +13% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | -50% | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +14% | -63% | -57% | -25% | -88% | -69% | -67% | -50% | +700% | -29% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -13% | -57% | +125% | +40% | -25% | +233% | -20% | +89% | +25% | -17% |
| Drugs | +100% | - | -40% | - | -50% | +33% | - | +400% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | -75% | - | - | - | -50% | - | -33% | - | +100% |
| Other Theft | +50% | -33% | -70% | -82% | -64% | -33% | -30% | -56% | -27% | +100% |
| Public Order | +133% | -80% | -50% | -20% | - | -40% | +50% | +133% | -25% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -33% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | +400% | -60% | -67% | +200% | -63% | -33% | -17% | -71% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -58% | -80% | -50% | -75% | -33% | -57% | +20% | -25% | - | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -4% | +13% | +53% | -24% | +10% | +3% | -14% | +58% | - | -33% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Heswall
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Heswall's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 05 Oct 2021