MERSEY LANE SOUTH, CH42 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1QQ

MERSEY LANE SOUTH, CH42 1QQ, Wirral has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.42 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1QQ, encompassing approximately 1468 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CH42 1QQ 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
  • Kirkfield Grove with total crimes: 3

MERSEY LANE SOUTH, CH42 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.4225.00%
Burglary410.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-20.00%
Public order32.72-50.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.83-7.69%
Public order68.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.08400.00%
Drugs23.400.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-50.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.38-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour48.85-20.00%
Public order42.7233.33%
Other crime22.720.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.747.69%
Anti-social behaviour59.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40300.00%
Public order32.7250.00%
Drugs22.04100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.98-13.33%
Public order28.850.00%
Other theft11.36-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-80.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.9115.38%
Criminal damage and arson710.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.77150.00%
Drugs33.40200.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.36100.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.51-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson68.8520.00%
Burglary44.080.00%
Other theft32.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.7822.22%
Criminal damage and arson514.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.400.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.25300.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Public order10.68-83.33%
Drugs10.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.10-42.86%
Public order68.170.00%
Drugs54.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.4050.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.0690.91%
Drugs314.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences1113.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.490.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202413
June 202414
May 202413
April 202415
March 202413
February 202422
January 202418
December 202312
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 1QQ 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. Kirkfield Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Acton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chatham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Church Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alpha Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peterwood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Nelson Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. B5136
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Staplehurst Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1