CH42 0PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 0PQ

CH42 0PQ, Wirral has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.35 per 1,000 population. This CH42 0PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH42 postcode area, which has experienced 119 crimes and a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH42 0PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 0PQ, encompassing approximately 3106 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-28.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CH42 0PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Brattan Road with total crimes: 4

CH42 0PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.35-28.95%
Public order58.69-50.00%
Drugs51.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-33.33%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Other theft10.64-83.33%

In August 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 offences3826.07-29.63%
Public order1012.23-41.18%
Drugs73.2240.00%
Other theft62.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.93-14.29%
Shoplifting41.93100.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5437.028.00%
Public order1717.3830.77%
Other theft105.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.22-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.580.00%
Drugs52.2566.67%
Burglary51.6125.00%
Other crime41.6133.33%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5034.7619.05%
Public order1316.09-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson114.18266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.5440.00%
Vehicle crime62.25500.00%
Other theft51.9325.00%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Drugs30.97-50.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.0061.54%
Public order1813.52157.14%
Drugs65.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9325.00%
Other theft41.61-50.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Shoplifting30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.14-29.73%
Drugs188.3780.00%
Other theft85.7960.00%
Public order72.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-42.86%
Shoplifting21.29-60.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 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 offences3726.72-5.13%
Drugs1011.9125.00%
Public order83.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-41.67%
Other theft52.25-16.67%
Shoplifting51.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.6839.29%
Anti-social behaviour1212.5571.43%
Public order83.86-27.27%
Drugs82.580.00%
Other theft62.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-57.14%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.79-15.15%
Public order119.0137.50%
Drugs83.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.25-30.00%
Other theft72.25250.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.82-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson1010.6242.86%
Public order83.220.00%
Drugs72.58-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-54.55%
Other crime31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.0013.33%
Drugs1510.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.83120.00%
Public order83.54-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.58-22.22%
Other theft32.25-62.50%
Burglary20.97-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.430.00%
Public order119.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.540.00%
Other theft82.900.00%
Shoplifting72.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.250.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202438
July 202454
June 202450
May 202442
April 202426
March 202437
February 202439
January 202428
December 202333
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 202418
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202315

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 0PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brattan Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Harrowby Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Falcon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Whetstone Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whalley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Brimstage Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Maybank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Larch Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Seaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dewberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milton Road East
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Charlecombe Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mounsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rawcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Wellington Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Convent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Whitfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Harland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Harrowby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1