CHATHAM ROAD, CH42 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 2AA

CHATHAM ROAD, CH42 2AA, Wirral has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.07 per 1,000 population. This CH42 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH42 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH42 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 2AA, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH42 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Haddon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkfield Grove with total crimes: 3

CHATHAM ROAD, CH42 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.07-22.22%
Public order97.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36100.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-57.14%
Drugs21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.6858.82%
Anti-social behaviour710.090.00%
Public order62.6220.00%
Other crime52.2466.67%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.08-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Public order51.8725.00%
Drugs31.87200.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2817.2086.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.47-54.55%
Public order41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.37-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson115.6183.33%
Drugs54.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8766.67%
Public order41.870.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In March 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 offences2121.31-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.85-14.29%
Other theft52.24400.00%
Drugs51.870.00%
Public order41.87100.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson713.4640.00%
Drugs52.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87300.00%
Other crime41.50300.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson510.0966.67%
Vehicle crime41.87100.00%
Drugs31.50-57.14%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Public order20.75-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.81-34.38%
Public order87.850.00%
Drugs72.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.6250.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.96-16.67%
Drugs31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.48-14.29%
Public order42.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-42.86%
Other theft21.50-66.67%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.4220.00%
Public order1011.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.62-36.36%
Other theft62.62200.00%
Drugs32.24200.00%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.350.00%
Public order54.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.870.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202427
June 202417
May 202428
April 202415
March 202421
February 202436
January 202427
December 202321
November 202332
October 202320
September 202330
August 202325

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
October 20234
September 202310
August 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237
August 202311

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sefton Road
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Haddon Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kirkfield Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Meadow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eldon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chatsworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Morecroft Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Peterwood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wycliffe Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mulberry Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mersey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mersey Lane South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tonbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Acton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawkhurst Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Staplehurst Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. B5149
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Byrne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Green Lawn
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Highfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Aldersgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Ashley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gothic Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1