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

Overview of Crime in CH49 8JF

HOUGHTON ROAD, CH49 8JF, Wirral has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This CH49 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH49 8JF, encompassing approximately 2943 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CH49 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferny Brow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Big Meadow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Farm Close with total crimes: 3

HOUGHTON ROAD, CH49 8JF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.44300.00%
Public order42.7233.33%
Burglary11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson34.08-50.00%
Public order31.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.69-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.46300.00%
Public order94.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0650.00%
Other theft32.04200.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.95257.14%
Public order68.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-62.50%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order911.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.72-63.16%
Other theft42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Drugs11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5526.67%
Public order76.46133.33%
Drugs32.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Drugs11.02-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.13-40.00%
Drugs44.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-80.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.25-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson56.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.61-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour57.8125.00%
Other crime41.700.00%
Public order41.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.2750.00%
Public order68.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.44-21.43%
Public order53.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.760.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202419
June 202425
May 20247
April 202419
March 202415
February 202412
January 202420
December 202323
November 202324
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 202314

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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ferny Brow Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Big Meadow Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridge Farm Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orret'S Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Orret'S Meadow Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Glebe Hey Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caldwell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hoole Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cheverton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. The Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Meadow Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pool Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1