DOWNHAM ROAD, CH42 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 5NL

DOWNHAM ROAD, CH42 5NL, Wirral has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.89 per 1,000 population. This CH42 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 5NL, encompassing approximately 2302 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-43.59% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CH42 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southwick Road with total crimes: 6
  • Allerton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 3

DOWNHAM ROAD, CH42 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.89-43.59%
Drugs89.55-11.11%
Public order83.47-33.33%
Other theft33.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-62.50%
Other crime31.3050.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-87.50%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.0914.71%
Public order1216.94-7.69%
Drugs95.21-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.4714.29%
Shoplifting43.47100.00%
Other theft41.7433.33%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.4421.43%
Public order1314.770.00%
Drugs105.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.34-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-60.00%
Other theft31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2837.793.70%
Public order1312.16-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson105.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour104.3442.86%
Drugs94.3480.00%
Other theft43.91100.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Other crime31.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.14-12.90%
Public order1411.7355.56%
Criminal damage and arson96.0828.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.9140.00%
Drugs53.04-58.33%
Other crime52.17400.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.01-11.43%
Drugs1213.46200.00%
Public order95.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.366.06%
Criminal damage and arson915.2050.00%
Shoplifting43.9133.33%
Drugs41.74-42.86%
Other theft41.74100.00%
Public order31.74-50.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.53-13.16%
Drugs714.33-36.36%
Public order63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6120.00%
Shoplifting32.610.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Other crime20.87-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.75-2.56%
Drugs1116.501000.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.78166.67%
Public order63.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-37.50%
Other theft42.170.00%
Other crime41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Burglary10.87-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.1421.88%
Public order916.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.91-27.27%
Burglary53.470.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.30100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.43-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.10-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson1113.90120.00%
Drugs64.78500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6166.67%
Other theft42.17-33.33%
Public order31.74-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Shoplifting11.30-83.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.700.00%
Public order715.200.00%
Other theft63.040.00%
Shoplifting62.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202439
July 202434
June 202428
May 202427
April 202431
March 202435
February 202433
January 202438
December 202339
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southwick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Orchard Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Town Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Yelverton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Old Chester Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Strathlorne Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Summerford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Well Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Walker Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Church Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mersey Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Cobden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lydbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Tower Road
    Total1
    Other crime1