CH42 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1QU

CH42 1QU, Wirral has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.98 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1QU, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

CH42 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Highfield South with total crimes: 5
  • Kirkfield Grove with total crimes: 3

CH42 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.98-12.00%
Public order715.11-30.00%
Drugs74.81133.33%
Other crime54.81400.00%
Burglary43.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-57.14%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.47-3.85%
Public order1017.1742.86%
Criminal damage and arson76.87600.00%
Other theft44.81-33.33%
Drugs32.7550.00%
Burglary32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-62.50%
Other crime12.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.4773.33%
Anti-social behaviour817.8660.00%
Public order75.50-12.50%
Other theft64.81500.00%
Burglary34.12200.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.23-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson910.3050.00%
Public order86.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.50150.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.85-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson613.05-25.00%
Public order64.120.00%
Drugs24.12-77.78%
Other crime21.37-50.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2443.97-29.41%
Drugs916.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.1833.33%
Public order65.50-14.29%
Other crime44.12300.00%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Robbery11.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3443.2841.67%
Public order723.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.81-14.29%
Burglary34.12-25.00%
Drugs32.06200.00%
Robbery22.060.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.60-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson716.4916.67%
Burglary44.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.75100.00%
Public order32.750.00%
Drugs12.06-75.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2632.29-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson617.860.00%
Drugs44.12-42.86%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Public order32.06-62.50%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Other crime11.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3343.2850.00%
Public order822.67300.00%
Drugs75.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.81100.00%
Other crime34.120.00%
Other theft12.06-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.73-12.00%
Drugs415.11300.00%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Public order22.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.170.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202426
June 202415
May 202419
April 202424
March 202434
February 202424
January 202426
December 202333
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spenser Avenue
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Highfield South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Kirkfield Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thorburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Delta Road West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Dell
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Knowsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hassal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Acton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rock Lane West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Highfield Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Woodward Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Church Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Morecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alpha Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peterwood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Nelson Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. B5136
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Staplehurst Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ward Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1