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

Overview of Crime in CH42 4PE

OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 4PE, Wirral has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population. This CH42 4PE 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 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 4PE, encompassing approximately 3097 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 4PE area, explore the CH42 4PE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CH42 4PE area, visit the CH42 4PE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CH42 4PE 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 4PE 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 offences2415.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.75200.00%
Other crime51.94400.00%
Public order51.6166.67%
Drugs41.61100.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In August 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 offences168.07-20.00%
Public order35.16-50.00%
Drugs20.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2411.11%
Public order66.4620.00%
Drugs51.940.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1812.59-21.74%
Public order55.810.00%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.8243.75%
Criminal damage and arson87.4260.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Drugs30.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 offences1612.59-20.00%
Drugs65.16200.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61400.00%
Other crime41.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.88-35.48%
Public order56.4666.67%
Vehicle crime51.61400.00%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Drugs21.29-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.75121.43%
Drugs610.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94100.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.65-36.36%
Drugs44.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.29100.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.24-15.38%
Other theft67.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Drugs20.65-60.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.790.00%
Public order68.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Drugs51.610.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 202420
June 202418
May 202423
April 202416
March 202420
February 202431
January 202414
December 202322
November 202326

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4PE 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. Bebington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fieldside Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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
  • 24. Rockville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Clyde Street
    Total1
    Public order1