NEW CHESTER ROAD, CH42 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1LE

NEW CHESTER ROAD, CH42 1LE, Wirral has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.52 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1LE, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH42 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southwick Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gothic Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

NEW CHESTER ROAD, CH42 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.52-30.43%
Public order910.7380.00%
Drugs76.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.69-40.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.8421.05%
Public order515.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3566.67%
Burglary33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.67-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.1726.67%
Public order512.740.00%
Other crime43.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-57.14%
Drugs32.01-40.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.06250.00%
Public order54.690.00%
Drugs53.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35300.00%
Other crime32.6850.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.12-33.33%
Public order58.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.350.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-60.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-83.33%
Drugs10.67-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.520.00%
Drugs712.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.690.00%
Public order64.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.020.00%
Other theft33.350.00%
Burglary22.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.0750.00%
Drugs44.02300.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.1526.32%
Criminal damage and arson416.09100.00%
Shoplifting22.680.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.81-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour612.74100.00%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Public order32.01-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.85100.00%
Public order814.75166.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.020.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.3833.33%
Public order32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202419
June 202415
May 202412
April 202418
March 202418
February 202424
January 202419
December 202322
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 1LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Southwick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gothic Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. New Chester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kellet'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathlorne Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Summerford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cobden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chatham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Mulberry Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wycliffe Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lydbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Royal Standard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1