BRIARSWOOD CLOSE, CH42 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 4LZ

BRIARSWOOD CLOSE, CH42 4LZ, Wirral has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.33 per 1,000 population. This CH42 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 4LZ, encompassing approximately 1791 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH42 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Highfield South with total crimes: 5
  • Ravenswood Avenue with total crimes: 3

BRIARSWOOD CLOSE, CH42 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.3318.75%
Drugs510.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Other crime42.23300.00%
Public order32.2350.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.84100.00%
Public order28.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Other theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.63-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour74.47600.00%
Public order43.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.1058.33%
Public order410.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-57.14%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.42-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.70600.00%
Public order43.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Drugs11.12-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.31-26.32%
Drugs67.82200.00%
Public order53.35150.00%
Other crime32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.105.56%
Vehicle crime410.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.7520.00%
Public order310.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-33.33%
Shoplifting21.12-33.33%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.37-50.00%
Drugs31.67200.00%
Shoplifting31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Public order21.67-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson610.05-14.29%
Public order33.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.72250.00%
Public order53.91150.00%
Drugs32.790.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.720.00%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20248
June 202419
May 202412
April 202414
March 202419
February 202418
January 202415
December 202318
November 202321
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
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 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 4LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spenser Avenue
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Highfield South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ravenswood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. B5148
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 5. Highfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorpe Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rock Lane West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Highfield Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birkett Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Beech Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Jackson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ward Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stoneleigh Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lytton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prentice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1