CH42 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 2AF

CH42 2AF, Wirral has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.00 per 1,000 population. This CH42 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 2AF, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CH42 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Haddon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kirkfield Grove with total crimes: 3

CH42 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.009.09%
Public order711.77-12.50%
Drugs53.4366.67%
Burglary42.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-33.33%
Other crime41.96300.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In August 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 offences2224.51-18.52%
Public order810.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.920.00%
Drugs32.94200.00%
Burglary31.47-40.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-66.67%
Other crime10.98-75.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.9822.73%
Anti-social behaviour613.240.00%
Public order62.9420.00%
Burglary52.94400.00%
Other crime42.45100.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Drugs11.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.51-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson910.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.41200.00%
Public order52.940.00%
Drugs32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Other crime20.98-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson611.77-45.45%
Public order52.94-16.67%
Other crime42.45100.00%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.44-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.3037.50%
Public order65.3950.00%
Drugs52.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4566.67%
Other crime22.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.42-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson812.2614.29%
Burglary43.920.00%
Public order41.96300.00%
Drugs41.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.5123.08%
Criminal damage and arson715.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43300.00%
Drugs21.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.08-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson512.7566.67%
Drugs52.45-28.57%
Other theft22.45-50.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.930.00%
Drugs714.2240.00%
Public order63.430.00%
Other theft42.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.0626.09%
Drugs514.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.10-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson411.28-20.00%
Public order31.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other theft20.98-71.43%
Drugs10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.360.00%
Other theft717.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Public order52.450.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202427
June 202422
May 202424
April 202421
March 202425
February 202432
January 202426
December 202329
November 202329
October 202323
September 202336

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spenser Avenue
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Haddon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kirkfield Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Delta Road West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Knowsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hassal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Acton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rock Lane West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kipling Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chatham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. The Dell
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodward Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Green Lawn Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ward Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1