BALFOUR ROAD, CH43 4UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH43 4UD

BALFOUR ROAD, CH43 4UD, Wirral has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.17 per 1,000 population. This CH43 4UD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH43 postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH43 4UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH43 4UD, encompassing approximately 2827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

CH43 4UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 7
  • Jarrow Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lorne Road with total crimes: 6

BALFOUR ROAD, CH43 4UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.17-8.82%
Public order1310.96160.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.60-11.11%
Shoplifting62.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.41-33.33%
Burglary31.41200.00%
Drugs21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.466.25%
Criminal damage and arson912.02-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.1875.00%
Vehicle crime62.48200.00%
Public order52.12-50.00%
Drugs31.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.00-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson1411.3275.00%
Public order104.9542.86%
Drugs63.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-33.33%
Other theft41.410.00%
Other crime41.4133.33%
Vehicle crime21.41-71.43%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.06-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.44166.67%
Drugs72.8316.67%
Public order72.48-36.36%
Vehicle crime72.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.48200.00%
Burglary42.12-20.00%
Other theft41.41-20.00%
Other crime31.41200.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.9421.21%
Public order1114.1410.00%
Drugs63.89-57.14%
Burglary52.12400.00%
Other theft51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-76.92%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-75.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.5313.79%
Drugs1411.6755.56%
Criminal damage and arson134.9562.50%
Public order104.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.5433.33%
Other theft52.8366.67%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.69-21.62%
Drugs910.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.18-27.27%
Public order72.83-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.48100.00%
Other theft32.12-40.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.6415.62%
Criminal damage and arson1113.0822.22%
Public order103.89400.00%
Drugs83.5433.33%
Other theft52.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson911.3212.50%
Drugs63.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.41-20.00%
Burglary31.41-40.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.2371.43%
Criminal damage and arson812.73-38.46%
Public order62.8350.00%
Drugs52.12-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.7725.00%
Burglary51.77400.00%
Possession of weapons31.770.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.600.00%
Drugs93.180.00%
Public order43.180.00%
Other crime41.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 202432
June 202438
May 202440
April 202433
March 202429
February 202437
January 202432
December 202336
November 202321

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH43 4UD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. James Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jarrow Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lorne Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Brattan Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Falcon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cartmel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alvanley Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hawarden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Lindens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kings Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Marlborough Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brimstage Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Town View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Grange View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Ravenscroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Hugh'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mather Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Charlesville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Public order1