CH42 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 7LJ

CH42 7LJ, Wirral has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This CH42 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 7LJ, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CH42 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allerton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Willowbank Road with total crimes: 4
  • Town Road with total crimes: 3

CH42 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.52-25.00%
Drugs48.22-33.33%
Public order41.83-60.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Other theft10.91-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.39-4.00%
Public order1010.950.00%
Drugs64.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Other theft42.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Other crime11.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.28-7.41%
Public order1011.4166.67%
Drugs84.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6525.00%
Other crime22.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.2880.00%
Public order612.32-33.33%
Drugs52.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.17-21.05%
Public order96.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.11200.00%
Drugs24.11-60.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.17-24.00%
Public order68.6750.00%
Drugs52.74150.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.6356.25%
Criminal damage and arson511.4166.67%
Public order42.28-20.00%
Drugs21.83-33.33%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.17-46.67%
Public order57.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28100.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-57.14%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Drugs31.37-72.73%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.0442.86%
Drugs1113.691000.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.020.00%
Public order53.200.00%
Burglary42.28100.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.715.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.59133.33%
Public order53.20400.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Other theft10.91-75.00%
Drugs10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.71-28.57%
Drugs49.13300.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-20.00%
Other theft41.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.210.00%
Public order912.780.00%
Burglary54.110.00%
Other theft52.280.00%
Vehicle crime52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202425
June 202427
May 202415
April 202419
March 202425
February 202416
January 202430
December 202321
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Allerton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Willowbank Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Town Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Yelverton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Georges Gardens
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Well Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Walker Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parkhurst Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. St Catherines Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Church Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Prenton Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tower Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Memorial Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parkstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1