MERRITT AVENUE, CH41 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH41 8DX

MERRITT AVENUE, CH41 8DX, Wirral has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.45 per 1,000 population. This CH41 8DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH41 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH41 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH41 8DX, encompassing approximately 1078 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH41 8DX area, explore the CH41 8DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH41 8DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corporation Road with total crimes: 21
  • Morley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bray Street with total crimes: 2

MERRITT AVENUE, CH41 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1132.4583.33%
Violence and sexual offences1010.20-16.67%
Drugs69.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.560.00%
Vehicle crime22.78-60.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.60-29.41%
Drugs611.13-45.45%
Public order65.5620.00%
Vehicle crime55.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.640.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1743.58-15.00%
Drugs1115.76175.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.20100.00%
Public order57.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.64100.00%
Other crime11.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.09-9.09%
Public order618.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5633.33%
Drugs43.71-50.00%
Other crime23.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2252.8546.67%
Public order1020.4066.67%
Drugs89.2760.00%
Other theft47.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Shoplifting10.93-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.16-42.31%
Public order613.91-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson55.56-37.50%
Shoplifting54.640.00%
Drugs54.64-50.00%
Other theft24.64100.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2659.3452.94%
Public order1324.11116.67%
Drugs1012.0542.86%
Criminal damage and arson89.27166.67%
Other crime37.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78100.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.72-37.04%
Drugs715.76-36.36%
Public order66.49-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson35.56-72.73%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Other crime22.78-33.33%
Other theft21.850.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2763.0592.86%
Criminal damage and arson1125.03266.67%
Drugs1110.200.00%
Public order1110.20-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.20-25.00%
Other crime32.780.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1444.510.00%
Public order1212.980.00%
Drugs1111.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 202411
December 202312

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202420
May 202422
April 202415
March 202426
February 202417
January 202427
December 202314

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH41 8DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Corporation Road
    Total21
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Morley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bray Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mallaby Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. A553
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Connaught Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Churchview Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Brassey Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crutchley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Plumer Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1