CH42 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42

CH42, Wirral has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CH42 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CH42, encompassing approximately 16500 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-11.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

CH42 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 25
  • Elmswood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

CH42 Crime Map

Postcodes in CH42

The postcode district are associated with the CH42, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CH42 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.55-11.67%
Public order143.217.69%
Other theft110.8557.14%
Anti-social behaviour90.67-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.55-36.36%
Drugs50.4225.00%
Other crime40.30100.00%
Burglary30.240.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences607.583.45%
Public order133.64-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour110.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.6783.33%
Other theft70.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.42200.00%
Drugs40.36100.00%
Burglary30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.120.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.1881.25%
Public order143.52133.33%
Other theft70.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.36-25.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs20.18-83.33%
Shoplifting20.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.12100.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.09-15.79%
Drugs121.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.55100.00%
Other theft80.480.00%
Public order60.48-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.36200.00%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.12-83.33%
Robbery10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences385.21-20.83%
Public order102.300.00%
Other theft80.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.48-33.33%
Shoplifting60.36100.00%
Drugs40.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.24-33.33%
Burglary30.24200.00%
Other crime30.18200.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.5217.07%
Public order102.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.6112.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.550.00%
Other theft60.36-25.00%
Drugs40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-33.33%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.09-26.79%
Public order102.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.61166.67%
Other theft80.4860.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.48-50.00%
Drugs40.36-60.00%
Shoplifting30.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.18200.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences566.4821.74%
Criminal damage and arson123.39140.00%
Drugs100.73-28.57%
Public order100.6111.11%
Other theft50.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.30-57.14%
Other crime30.1850.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Burglary20.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.6439.39%
Drugs142.790.00%
Public order90.85-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour70.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.42-50.00%
Other theft40.30-33.33%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.120.00%
Shoplifting20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.61-38.89%
Public order132.00-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson100.79-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour70.61-36.36%
Other theft60.420.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences547.643.85%
Public order183.275.88%
Criminal damage and arson111.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour110.67175.00%
Burglary60.6750.00%
Other theft60.3650.00%
Drugs50.36400.00%
Vehicle crime50.30150.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Other crime30.180.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.9430.00%
Public order173.15-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson91.0380.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-66.67%
Burglary40.24100.00%
Other theft40.24-69.23%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences406.000.00%
Public order182.420.00%
Other theft131.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Burglary20.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 202314
September 20235
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202460
May 202458
April 202432
March 202438
February 202448
January 202441
December 202356
November 202346
October 202333
September 202354
August 202352
July 202340

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311
August 20234
July 202312

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313
September 202318
August 202317
July 202318

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Street
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Elmswood Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 4. Whetstone Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St Catherines Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Park Grove
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Fields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seaton Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrowby Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whalley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Larch Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maybank Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elm Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chatham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nelson Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B5136
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bulwer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ashley Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gothic Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mulberry Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tatton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dewberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Milton Road East
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Charlecombe Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wellington Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rectory Close
    Total1
    Drugs1