MERLIN ROAD, CH42 9QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 9QH

MERLIN ROAD, CH42 9QH, Wirral has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This CH42 9QH 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 9QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 9QH, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

CH42 9QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Willowbank Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bennetts Hill with total crimes: 3

MERLIN ROAD, CH42 9QH 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.50-37.93%
Public order58.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-40.00%
Drugs31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.3011.54%
Public order712.93-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.1225.00%
Drugs42.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-66.67%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.9930.00%
Public order1511.59114.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-33.33%
Other crime41.780.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.28-13.04%
Public order78.92-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.12100.00%
Other theft22.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.414.55%
Public order1010.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.46-20.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.45-90.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.64-35.29%
Drugs109.81150.00%
Public order84.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2333.33%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.9788.89%
Other theft415.16100.00%
Drugs41.78-33.33%
Other crime31.780.00%
Public order31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.620.00%
Drugs68.030.00%
Vehicle crime52.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Public order41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-66.67%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.075.88%
Drugs68.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.68-25.00%
Other theft42.680.00%
Public order31.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.1621.43%
Criminal damage and arson87.58300.00%
Public order53.57400.00%
Drugs22.23-71.43%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.72-12.50%
Drugs76.2416.67%
Vehicle crime43.1233.33%
Burglary21.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Robbery10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Public order10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1620.510.00%
Drugs67.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202429
July 202426
June 202420
May 202423
April 202422
March 202434
February 202418
January 202418
December 202317
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH42 9QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merlin Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willowbank Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bennetts Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Harrowby Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maybank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parkhurst Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. East Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Seaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harrowby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Catherines Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prentonpark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parkstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fairview Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. The Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1