OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 2DU

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 2DU, Wirral has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.31 per 1,000 population. This CH42 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 2DU, encompassing approximately 2758 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 2DU area, explore the CH42 2DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH42 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Ravenswood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • B5148 with total crimes: 3

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 2DU 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.70200.00%
Drugs42.18100.00%
Other crime41.45300.00%
Public order41.45100.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.98-11.76%
Drugs25.44-33.33%
Public order20.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.056.25%
Public order66.1620.00%
Burglary42.180.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.96-20.00%
Public order55.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2015.9553.85%
Criminal damage and arson67.2550.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Other theft31.810.00%
Drugs31.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.69-18.75%
Drugs64.71200.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Other crime41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.14-33.33%
Public order55.8066.67%
Vehicle crime51.81400.00%
Other theft41.81100.00%
Drugs21.45-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.31100.00%
Drugs58.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8166.67%
Public order31.8150.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.24-42.86%
Drugs44.35100.00%
Vehicle crime41.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.50-8.70%
Other theft67.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.3135.29%
Criminal damage and arson58.3425.00%
Drugs51.810.00%
Other theft31.810.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.160.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202417
June 202416
May 202420
April 202413
March 202416
February 202424
January 202412
December 202321
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spenser Avenue
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Ravenswood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. B5148
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Highfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aldersgate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodland Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rock Lane West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kipling Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B5149
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfield Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Egerton Park Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Birkett Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Fieldside Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highfield South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Green Lawn Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ward Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stoneleigh Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lytton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prentice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1