CH42 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 1RU

CH42 1RU, Wirral has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.00 per 1,000 population. This CH42 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 1RU, encompassing approximately 425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

CH42 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield South with total crimes: 5
  • Thorburn Road with total crimes: 3

CH42 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2094.00-25.93%
Drugs847.00100.00%
Public order518.80-37.50%
Burglary311.7550.00%
Other crime17.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-50.00%
Other theft12.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27124.5612.50%
Public order863.4560.00%
Drugs418.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.4050.00%
Other theft37.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.05-75.00%
Burglary24.700.00%
Other crime24.700.00%
Robbery14.700.00%
Shoplifting12.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24124.5626.32%
Anti-social behaviour856.4014.29%
Other theft518.80400.00%
Public order511.75-61.54%
Shoplifting311.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.05-89.47%
Burglary24.700.00%
Other crime24.70100.00%
Drugs14.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson19162.16375.00%
Violence and sexual offences1944.6511.76%
Public order1344.6585.71%
Anti-social behaviour730.55600.00%
Vehicle crime416.45300.00%
Drugs29.40100.00%
Burglary24.70100.00%
Possession of weapons14.700.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Other crime12.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1786.95-39.29%
Public order739.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.45-20.00%
Other crime29.40-33.33%
Drugs14.70-87.50%
Burglary12.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Robbery12.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.35-66.67%
Other theft12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28131.61-6.67%
Drugs865.8060.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.80-16.67%
Public order411.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons39.400.00%
Other crime37.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.05100.00%
Other theft14.700.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Robbery12.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30138.6687.50%
Public order870.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.8050.00%
Drugs514.1066.67%
Shoplifting411.75300.00%
Possession of weapons39.400.00%
Other theft17.05-50.00%
Robbery12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1689.30-23.81%
Burglary537.6025.00%
Public order411.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.40-33.33%
Drugs39.4050.00%
Other theft27.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.70100.00%
Shoplifting14.700.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21108.10-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson649.350.00%
Burglary414.100.00%
Public order49.400.00%
Other theft39.4050.00%
Other crime37.0550.00%
Drugs27.05-60.00%
Theft from the person14.700.00%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34145.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson679.9020.00%
Drugs514.10150.00%
Public order411.7533.33%
Burglary49.40300.00%
Other theft29.400.00%
Other crime24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.700.00%
Robbery12.350.00%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Theft from the person12.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1775.20-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson539.9525.00%
Public order311.75-57.14%
Drugs27.05100.00%
Other theft24.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.70-91.67%
Vehicle crime12.35-50.00%
Burglary12.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23150.41-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour1254.050.00%
Public order728.20133.33%
Shoplifting616.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.10-20.00%
Other theft39.40-25.00%
Burglary37.0550.00%
Vehicle crime27.050.00%
Robbery14.700.00%
Other crime12.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Drugs12.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28126.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson565.800.00%
Shoplifting511.750.00%
Other theft411.750.00%
Public order39.400.00%
Vehicle crime27.050.00%
Burglary24.700.00%
Other crime24.700.00%
Possession of weapons14.700.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Robbery12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202424
June 202419
May 202417
April 202428
March 202430
February 202416
January 202421
December 202334
November 202317
October 202323
September 202328

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202419
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Highfield South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Thorburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marquis Street
    Total2
    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. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Esher Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Esher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kempton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grove Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Seafield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Boulton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Easton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Woodward Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Church Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1