CH62 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH62 1AR

CH62 1AR, Wirral has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.74 per 1,000 population. This CH62 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH62 postcode area, which has experienced 97 crimes and a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH62 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH62 1AR, encompassing approximately 1228 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH62 1AR area, explore the CH62 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CH62 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Legh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shorefields with total crimes: 3

CH62 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.7412.50%
Public order514.6525.00%
Drugs44.07300.00%
Other crime43.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In August 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 offences1626.856.67%
Public order413.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.26-75.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.51-65.22%
Public order46.51-50.00%
Shoplifting33.260.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2355.34475.00%
Violence and sexual offences2018.7225.00%
Public order816.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.51500.00%
Vehicle crime44.88100.00%
Drugs23.260.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In May 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 offences1627.67-11.11%
Public order513.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.070.00%
Vehicle crime23.26100.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.4838.46%
Drugs514.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07-20.00%
Possession of weapons23.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.9918.18%
Criminal damage and arson510.580.00%
Drugs54.07150.00%
Public order44.07100.00%
Possession of weapons43.260.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Other crime22.440.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.460.00%
Other theft38.95200.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.0910.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.9566.67%
Public order24.07-33.33%
Other theft11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.720.00%
Burglary38.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-25.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-85.71%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.70-20.00%
Public order33.26-40.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour932.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.320.00%
Shoplifting66.510.00%
Public order54.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.070.00%
Other theft24.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202415
June 202420
May 202416
April 202418
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202423
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH62 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Legh Road
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shorefields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Marquis Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willowbank Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Field Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Esher Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Esher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kempton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodhead Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Grove Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Michael'S Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Knox Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Ferry By-Pass
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Mayfields North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Mersey Bank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Scythia Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Clipper View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1