OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 4NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 4NQ

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 4NQ, Wirral has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.67 per 1,000 population. This CH42 4NQ 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 4NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 4NQ, encompassing approximately 1394 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 4NQ area, explore the CH42 4NQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CH42 4NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Juliet Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield South with total crimes: 5
  • Ravenswood Avenue with total crimes: 3

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 4NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.6754.55%
Drugs512.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6310.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.890.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-85.71%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.65-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.17600.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.020.00%
Public order21.43-60.00%
Robbery11.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 offences1624.3923.08%
Public order511.4866.67%
Vehicle crime23.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-71.43%
Other theft21.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.39-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson79.32600.00%
Public order35.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Drugs11.43-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.39-11.11%
Drugs611.48500.00%
Other crime44.300.00%
Public order42.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.5212.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.91200.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Public order12.15-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.3745.45%
Public order311.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-33.33%
Shoplifting21.43-33.33%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.23-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson37.890.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Shoplifting32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Drugs22.15100.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.08-36.36%
Public order310.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.72-75.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.12120.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.78400.00%
Public order53.59150.00%
Drugs43.590.00%
Other crime22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime37.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-50.00%
Public order21.43-60.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.100.00%
Public order512.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Burglary22.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202416
March 202418
February 202416
January 202411
December 202314
November 202322
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Juliet Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Beech Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Jackson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rocklands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ward Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stoneleigh Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lytton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prentice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1