CH42 9QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH42 9QQ

CH42 9QQ, Wirral has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.35 per 1,000 population. This CH42 9QQ 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 9QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH42 9QQ, encompassing approximately 1316 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CH42 9QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bennetts Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowby Road South with total crimes: 3

CH42 9QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.35-38.46%
Vehicle crime512.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.80-20.00%
Other crime33.040.00%
Public order32.28-50.00%
Drugs22.28-33.33%
Other theft21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.4352.94%
Public order619.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.560.00%
Drugs33.80-25.00%
Other theft22.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.4330.77%
Public order512.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8025.00%
Drugs43.800.00%
Other crime43.040.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Burglary21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.51-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson49.88100.00%
Public order43.040.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.27-20.00%
Public order412.16-42.86%
Other theft33.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.47-39.39%
Drugs715.20133.33%
Public order75.32600.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.32100.00%
Shoplifting24.56100.00%
Other theft21.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other crime21.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3337.99175.00%
Other theft425.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Drugs32.28-40.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.0720.00%
Vehicle crime69.12200.00%
Drugs54.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.8050.00%
Public order22.28100.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.03-9.09%
Drugs77.60250.00%
Other theft45.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.9610.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.36300.00%
Drugs23.04-33.33%
Public order11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.9642.86%
Vehicle crime37.600.00%
Drugs32.28-40.00%
Public order12.28-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.720.00%
Drugs55.320.00%
Public order23.800.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202417
June 202413
May 202416
April 202420
March 202433
February 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merlin Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bennetts Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Harrowby Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Falcon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kings Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Marlborough Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Barren Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rose Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Willan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. East Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 21. Croft Edge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1