HOUGHTON ROAD, CH49 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH49 8JD

HOUGHTON ROAD, CH49 8JD, Wirral has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This CH49 8JD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH49 postcode area, which has experienced 82 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH49 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH49 8JD, encompassing approximately 2881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CH49 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferny Brow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Orret'S Mews with total crimes: 3

HOUGHTON ROAD, CH49 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.86700.00%
Public order52.78-16.67%
Drugs21.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.11100.00%
Public order65.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0833.33%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-92.31%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.54333.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.51-52.94%
Public order62.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7654.55%
Criminal damage and arson45.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-66.67%
Public order31.04-62.50%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.19-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour93.82350.00%
Public order83.1260.00%
Other theft42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In April 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 offences169.7233.33%
Public order55.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.29-36.84%
Drugs34.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-66.67%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.49-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson66.59100.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.540.00%
Other crime47.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Drugs11.04-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5491.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Public order41.39-20.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.16-36.84%
Public order54.16150.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.250.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20248
June 202417
May 202411
April 202416
March 202412
February 202412
January 202419
December 202323
November 202323
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202413
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH49 8JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ferny Brow Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orret'S Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Orret'S Meadow Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Glebe Hey Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Caldwell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Huddleston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hoole Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cheverton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Meadow Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pool Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Eltham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Goodaker'S Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Arrowe Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1