LEGH ROAD, CH62 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH62 1AX

LEGH ROAD, CH62 1AX, Wirral has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.56 per 1,000 population. This CH62 1AX 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 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH62 1AX, encompassing approximately 1619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CH62 1AX 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

LEGH ROAD, CH62 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.565.56%
Other crime511.73400.00%
Public order53.09-28.57%
Drugs43.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.4728.57%
Public order711.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.32-55.56%
Drugs22.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-77.78%
Burglary11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-87.50%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.35-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour98.6528.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.56-60.87%
Shoplifting85.56166.67%
Public order64.94-45.45%
Drugs33.7150.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2348.17475.00%
Violence and sexual offences2214.2029.41%
Public order1113.5983.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.79600.00%
Vehicle crime44.32100.00%
Shoplifting32.470.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.09-15.00%
Public order610.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.710.00%
Shoplifting32.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs11.24-88.89%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.4111.11%
Drugs912.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.56-20.00%
Shoplifting42.47-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour32.47200.00%
Possession of weapons21.85-50.00%
Public order21.24-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1837.0650.00%
Shoplifting1111.121000.00%
Public order96.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.560.00%
Drugs53.09150.00%
Possession of weapons43.090.00%
Other theft32.47-25.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.06-7.69%
Other theft47.41300.00%
Public order42.47100.00%
Burglary22.47100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In January 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 offences1315.448.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.0366.67%
Shoplifting23.090.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Burglary11.24-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.53-14.29%
Public order47.4133.33%
Drugs32.470.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-25.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-85.71%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.65-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.32-20.00%
Public order32.47-40.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 behaviour926.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.560.00%
Shoplifting84.940.00%
Public order54.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.090.00%
Burglary33.090.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202414
June 202422
May 202417
April 202420
March 202418
February 202412
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202423
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
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 1AX 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. Bebington Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Willowbank Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Field Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Esher Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Esher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kempton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodhead Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Grove Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sandringham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Ferry By-Pass
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Mayfields North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mersey Bank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Scythia Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Clipper View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Boulton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Easton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1