OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 3XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 3XQ

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 3XQ, Wirral has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.26 per 1,000 population. This CH42 3XQ 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 3XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 3XQ, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

CH42 3XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southwick Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gothic Street with total crimes: 4
  • Aldersgate with total crimes: 3

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 3XQ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.26-16.67%
Drugs88.58300.00%
Public order82.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.75-16.67%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.603.45%
Public order910.3028.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0620.00%
Drugs22.06-60.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.29141.67%
Public order79.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-44.44%
Drugs51.720.00%
Other crime41.720.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other theft20.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.86-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.12125.00%
Public order73.0916.67%
Other theft62.40200.00%
Drugs52.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Other crime41.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.2050.00%
Public order69.27-14.29%
Other crime42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Drugs41.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.17-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson106.1842.86%
Public order73.4375.00%
Drugs62.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06400.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.54-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson78.93-36.36%
Drugs52.400.00%
Public order41.7233.33%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.3552.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.05266.67%
Drugs53.78150.00%
Other crime31.72200.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.83-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour88.58166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Public order31.03-62.50%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences2719.2322.73%
Public order89.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.750.00%
Possession of weapons32.400.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.80-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.5516.67%
Other theft32.4050.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2416.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.240.00%
Public order42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202429
June 202412
May 202427
April 202418
March 202426
February 202438
January 202425
December 202327
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southwick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gothic Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Aldersgate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B5149
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inglemere Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldside Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kellet'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chatham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Southdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fletcher Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rockville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Mulberry Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Wycliffe Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1