OBSERVATORY ROAD, CH43 7QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH43 7QJ

OBSERVATORY ROAD, CH43 7QJ, Wirral has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.76 per 1,000 population. This CH43 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH43 7QJ, encompassing approximately 635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH43 7QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurrell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Challis Street with total crimes: 5
  • Clover Drive with total crimes: 2

OBSERVATORY ROAD, CH43 7QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.76-9.09%
Public order315.7450.00%
Other theft24.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.15-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.07175.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.31166.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.59200.00%
Public order24.72100.00%
Other theft13.150.00%
Drugs11.57-66.67%
Other crime11.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.18-20.00%
Drugs36.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%
Burglary11.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences537.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.87300.00%
Vehicle crime36.3050.00%
Public order34.72-25.00%
Robbery24.720.00%
Other theft13.150.00%
Burglary11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1039.3542.86%
Drugs515.740.00%
Public order47.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.15-90.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1040.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.74-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour411.02300.00%
Public order36.30200.00%
Burglary14.720.00%
Other crime11.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.46-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson212.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.15-50.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%
Other theft11.57-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1136.2022.22%
Criminal damage and arson417.3133.33%
Public order36.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.720.00%
Other theft23.15100.00%
Other crime13.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.170.00%
Burglary24.720.00%
Other theft13.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson318.89-40.00%
Public order34.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.720.00%
Bicycle theft13.150.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Other crime11.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.440.00%
Public order17.870.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
November 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH43 7QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurrell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Challis Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Clover Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hoylake Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fairbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hoblyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Egan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1