CH42 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1NS

CH42 1NS, Wirral has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.00 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1NS, encompassing approximately 1928 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CH42 1NS 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
  • Orchard Court with total crimes: 3

CH42 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.00-26.92%
Public order109.8542.86%
Drugs85.18300.00%
Other theft44.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-40.00%
Burglary21.56-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.0313.04%
Criminal damage and arson713.4816.67%
Public order73.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.630.00%
Burglary32.590.00%
Drugs21.56-33.33%
Other theft21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.4091.67%
Public order611.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-44.44%
Drugs32.59-57.14%
Other theft21.56-50.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.55-45.45%
Public order96.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.67125.00%
Drugs74.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.630.00%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2226.444.76%
Public order811.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Drugs32.07-66.67%
Other crime31.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.11-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson1010.89100.00%
Drugs95.1880.00%
Public order84.67166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.150.00%
Other theft32.59-25.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.85-23.33%
Drugs511.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Shoplifting21.04-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.9625.00%
Drugs515.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5966.67%
Shoplifting32.590.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.85-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour712.4475.00%
Public order43.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-50.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.5258.82%
Public order1014.00233.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.33-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson108.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.180.00%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Drugs31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime31.56200.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.220.00%
Public order410.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.070.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202423
June 202412
May 202422
April 202421
March 202423
February 202430
January 202424
December 202327
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 1NS 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. Orchard Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Aldersgate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. New Chester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kellet'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strathlorne Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Summerford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Mersey Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Cobden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rockville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mulberry Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Wycliffe Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lydbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Royal Standard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1