CH42 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 5AB

CH42 5AB, Wirral has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.23 per 1,000 population. This CH42 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH42 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH42 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 5AB, encompassing approximately 2529 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH42 5AB area, explore the CH42 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH42 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Harrowby Road with total crimes: 6
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 6

CH42 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.2320.00%
Public order1314.23-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.14100.00%
Drugs83.1633.33%
Shoplifting43.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.67-6.25%
Public order1411.8640.00%
Drugs65.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Other crime21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.28-13.51%
Public order1012.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.950.00%
Vehicle crime53.56400.00%
Drugs41.9833.33%
Other crime31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 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 offences3727.2819.35%
Public order914.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.56800.00%
Drugs33.56-70.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.9324.00%
Drugs1012.25233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.95300.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.88300.00%
Shoplifting41.58300.00%
Public order41.58-33.33%
Burglary31.5850.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Drugs31.19-40.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

In February 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 offences2018.58-31.03%
Public order67.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.37400.00%
Drugs51.98-16.67%
Other theft31.980.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.1120.83%
Criminal damage and arson711.460.00%
Public order72.7716.67%
Drugs62.77500.00%
Vehicle crime42.37300.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.184.35%
Criminal damage and arson79.49133.33%
Public order62.77500.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.40-90.91%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.56-28.12%
Drugs119.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.35100.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-62.50%
Burglary21.19-71.43%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Public order10.79-90.91%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.65-25.58%
Public order1112.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.3533.33%
Burglary73.16133.33%
Shoplifting62.77200.00%
Other theft42.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.020.00%
Public order817.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Other theft62.370.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202430
June 202432
May 202437
April 202431
March 202425
February 202420
January 202429
December 202324
November 202323
October 202332
September 202343

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 202311
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Harrowby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walker Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wellington Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yelverton Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dewberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Fountain Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Holborn Hill
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redmond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Milton Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Derby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Liversidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Church Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Hospital
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sidney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charlecombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Holt Hill Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Mill Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Harland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St Catherines Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Elm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hinderton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Public order1