WHITFORD ROAD, CH42 7HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 7HZ

WHITFORD ROAD, CH42 7HZ, Wirral has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.98 per 1,000 population. This CH42 7HZ 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 7HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 7HZ, encompassing approximately 2970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

CH42 7HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Harrowby Road with total crimes: 6

WHITFORD ROAD, CH42 7HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4631.9827.78%
Public order1315.48-27.78%
Drugs94.3880.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.690.00%
Shoplifting51.68400.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other crime21.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.935.88%
Public order1812.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-37.50%
Drugs51.6866.67%
Other crime41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.35-50.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.243.03%
Public order1211.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0414.29%
Other theft42.6933.33%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.8843.48%
Public order1011.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.37250.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Drugs31.01-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.87-23.33%
Drugs177.74142.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.72200.00%
Public order62.0250.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.8650.00%
Drugs710.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Public order41.35-33.33%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.48-39.39%
Drugs66.73-33.33%
Public order62.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-71.43%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.2326.92%
Drugs911.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.03-12.50%
Other theft42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Public order41.35-33.33%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.4944.44%
Criminal damage and arson88.7533.33%
Public order62.69200.00%
Drugs32.02-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.17-35.71%
Drugs116.0683.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.02-25.00%
Other theft31.01-50.00%
Burglary21.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order20.67-81.82%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.60-17.65%
Public order119.4383.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.70300.00%
Shoplifting82.69300.00%
Drugs62.690.00%
Other theft62.0250.00%
Burglary52.0266.67%
Vehicle crime41.68300.00%
Robbery21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.53-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour611.44100.00%
Public order62.02-14.29%
Other theft42.02-42.86%
Burglary31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-66.67%
Shoplifting20.67-60.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.600.00%
Public order714.810.00%
Other theft72.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Shoplifting52.020.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202418
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202417
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236
August 20233

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 202436
June 202434
May 202433
April 202423
March 202430
February 202420
January 202433
December 202326
November 202318
October 202328
September 202334
August 202344

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 7HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodville Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Harrowby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Walker Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yelverton Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Borough Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dewberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. B5148
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Merlin Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fountain Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Willowbank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Parkend Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Oakdene Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harrowby Road South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Milton Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Liversidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Church Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Hospital
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Westbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Carlton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ash Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Charlecombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Harland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Catherines Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1