LEIGHTON ROAD, CH41 9DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH41 9DY

LEIGHTON ROAD, CH41 9DY, Wirral has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.45 per 1,000 population. This CH41 9DY 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 9DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH41 9DY, encompassing approximately 956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

CH41 9DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembroke Court with total crimes: 9
  • Allerton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 3

LEIGHTON ROAD, CH41 9DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2256.45-29.03%
Drugs823.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.36166.67%
Public order48.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-71.43%
Burglary22.09-33.33%
Other crime22.090.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3173.1819.23%
Public order832.4114.29%
Drugs88.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.3675.00%
Shoplifting57.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.23-50.00%
Burglary33.14-40.00%
Other theft23.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2666.9023.81%
Public order727.1816.67%
Other theft67.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.270.00%
Burglary56.27150.00%
Drugs45.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Vehicle crime34.1850.00%
Shoplifting23.140.00%
Robbery12.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2152.27-12.50%
Public order621.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.27-50.00%
Drugs56.270.00%
Possession of weapons35.23200.00%
Other theft33.14200.00%
Other crime23.14-33.33%
Burglary22.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2461.68-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson1225.09500.00%
Public order812.54100.00%
Drugs58.36-50.00%
Shoplifting35.230.00%
Other crime33.14200.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3768.9948.00%
Drugs1038.68233.33%
Other theft410.450.00%
Public order44.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other crime11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2556.450.00%
Shoplifting526.13400.00%
Other theft45.23100.00%
Public order44.180.00%
Other crime34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.14200.00%
Drugs33.14-57.14%
Burglary33.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Bicycle theft13.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2548.0913.64%
Drugs726.130.00%
Public order47.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.18200.00%
Vehicle crime23.140.00%
Other theft22.09-50.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-85.71%
Burglary11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson723.00133.33%
Public order77.32250.00%
Drugs77.32250.00%
Other theft47.32-20.00%
Other crime24.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Burglary12.09-66.67%
Robbery11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2041.81-20.00%
Other theft520.91400.00%
Other crime35.23200.00%
Burglary33.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.14-57.14%
Drugs23.14-80.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2556.45-19.35%
Drugs1026.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.32100.00%
Shoplifting24.18-75.00%
Public order22.09-77.78%
Other crime12.090.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%
Burglary11.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3170.0410.71%
Public order932.4150.00%
Shoplifting89.41166.67%
Vehicle crime58.36400.00%
Burglary45.23300.00%
Other theft44.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-50.00%
Robbery12.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2855.400.00%
Public order629.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Shoplifting34.180.00%
Other theft23.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202426
June 202421
May 202424
April 202437
March 202425
February 202425
January 202422
December 202320
November 202325
October 202331
September 202328

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH41 9DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pembroke Court
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Orchard Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Helmingham Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Olive Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chamberlain Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Kingsdown Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Convent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Whitfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Harland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Church Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mersey Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Cobden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Holborn Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Redmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Holt Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1