ORTEGA CLOSE, CH62 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH62 1HF

ORTEGA CLOSE, CH62 1HF, Wirral has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.59 per 1,000 population. This CH62 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH62 1HF, encompassing approximately 751 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CH62 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Legh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shorefields with total crimes: 3

ORTEGA CLOSE, CH62 1HF 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 Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.5927.27%
Other crime418.630.00%
Public order45.3233.33%
Drugs35.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.660.00%
Robbery11.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.9410.00%
Public order314.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.99-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.99-66.67%
Burglary12.660.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Shoplifting11.33-66.67%
Drugs11.33-50.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.58-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson813.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.650.00%
Shoplifting37.990.00%
Public order23.99-66.67%
Drugs22.660.00%
Other theft12.66-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1770.5421.43%
Criminal damage and arson1622.63300.00%
Public order621.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.99500.00%
Vehicle crime37.9950.00%
Other theft23.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.660.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.93-6.67%
Public order518.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.6533.33%
Vehicle crime25.32100.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Burglary12.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.2750.00%
Drugs419.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.320.00%
Possession of weapons23.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order11.33-75.00%

In March 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 offences1049.250.00%
Drugs513.31150.00%
Public order46.65100.00%
Possession of weapons45.320.00%
Shoplifting45.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.320.00%
Other theft33.9950.00%
Burglary13.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.3025.00%
Drugs213.310.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Public order22.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.6566.67%
Public order26.65-33.33%
Other theft12.660.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.960.00%
Burglary36.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Public order33.990.00%
Other theft13.99-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour729.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.650.00%
Public order33.99-40.00%
Other theft23.99100.00%
Vehicle crime12.66-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour741.2675.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.32-40.00%
Public order57.990.00%
Shoplifting56.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.6550.00%
Vehicle crime23.990.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.270.00%
Shoplifting513.310.00%
Public order56.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.320.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202417
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20244
January 20241
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1HF 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
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodhead Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Michael'S Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Ferry By-Pass
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Mayfields North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mersey Bank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Scythia Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Clipper View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1