CH42 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1LU

CH42 1LU, Wirral has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.35 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1LU, encompassing approximately 1143 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 1LU area, explore the CH42 1LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CH42 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gothic Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

CH42 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.3555.56%
Drugs612.24500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2550.00%
Public order32.62-25.00%
Burglary32.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Bicycle theft11.750.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.11-25.00%
Public order47.8733.33%
Possession of weapons23.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Drugs11.75-66.67%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.36-7.69%
Other crime410.4933.33%
Drugs33.50-25.00%
Public order32.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.6085.71%
Public order411.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.50100.00%
Drugs43.500.00%
Other crime33.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.49-22.22%
Public order66.1220.00%
Other theft25.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-60.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.73-30.77%
Drugs67.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.25150.00%
Public order54.37150.00%
Other theft24.370.00%
Burglary11.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.11-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson411.37300.00%
Drugs43.50300.00%
Public order23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.7350.00%
Shoplifting215.740.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Public order10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.24-20.00%
Other theft310.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-66.67%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.87-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Drugs10.87-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences1529.73200.00%
Public order613.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.250.00%
Drugs33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Possession of weapons22.620.00%
Other crime11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Public order22.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.610.00%
Public order46.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Drugs12.620.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 20247
April 20249
March 202413
February 202418
January 202412
December 202315
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

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 1LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haddon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gothic Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. New Chester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kellet'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Strathlorne Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chatham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Mulberry Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Wycliffe Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lydbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Royal Standard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1