CH42 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 3AB

CH42 3AB, Wirral has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.58 per 1,000 population. This CH42 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 3AB, encompassing approximately 1601 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 3AB area, explore the CH42 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH42 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembroke Court with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Southwick Road with total crimes: 6

CH42 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2540.58-32.43%
Drugs915.6180.00%
Public order95.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.62-14.29%
Burglary33.75-25.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3745.5812.12%
Public order923.1012.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.62-12.50%
Drugs54.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.120.00%
Burglary43.120.00%
Other theft32.50-40.00%
Theft from the person11.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences3345.5837.50%
Public order820.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.99-11.11%
Other theft54.9925.00%
Drugs53.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.12-50.00%
Burglary43.120.00%
Shoplifting22.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2448.709.09%
Public order1014.98-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour106.2442.86%
Criminal damage and arson96.240.00%
Drugs75.6275.00%
Burglary44.370.00%
Other crime42.500.00%
Other theft42.50100.00%
Possession of weapons32.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2241.21-45.00%
Public order1313.7430.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour75.6240.00%
Drugs44.37-69.23%
Other crime42.50300.00%
Other theft22.50-66.67%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4055.5711.11%
Drugs1324.97550.00%
Public order108.12233.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.24-30.00%
Other theft64.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75150.00%
Vehicle crime23.12100.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3639.9612.50%
Criminal damage and arson1022.48100.00%
Public order36.24-25.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Drugs21.25-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3236.840.00%
Drugs519.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-16.67%
Public order43.12-42.86%
Other theft32.50-25.00%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-71.43%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3244.95-20.00%
Drugs819.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.99133.33%
Public order74.37-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.370.00%
Other crime43.75100.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Burglary12.50-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.0833.33%
Public order824.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.99-40.00%
Other theft43.75100.00%
Burglary42.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-50.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.58-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson1018.73233.33%
Drugs76.24600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.37200.00%
Public order43.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Burglary11.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3940.5825.81%
Public order1024.3511.11%
Criminal damage and arson36.24-50.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.210.00%
Public order919.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Burglary32.500.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 202413
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
July 202433
June 202424
May 202422
April 202440
March 202436
February 202432
January 202432
December 202340
November 202330
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pembroke Court
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Southwick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hillside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Orchard Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Town Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Yelverton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chamberlain Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kellet'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Strathlorne Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Summerford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Well Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mersey Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Cobden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holborn Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lydbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Royal Standard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1