HANDFORD AVENUE, CH62 8DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH62 8DA

HANDFORD AVENUE, CH62 8DA, Wirral has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.84 per 1,000 population. This CH62 8DA 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 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH62 8DA, encompassing approximately 1050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH62 8DA area, explore the CH62 8DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH62 8DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Handford Avenue with total crimes: 3

HANDFORD AVENUE, CH62 8DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.84-10.00%
Shoplifting48.560.00%
Vehicle crime33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Public order22.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.88100.00%
Public order59.520.00%
Shoplifting44.760.00%
Drugs13.810.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.61-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour24.76-60.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.8410.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.47-16.67%
Public order44.76100.00%
Shoplifting23.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.7911.11%
Anti-social behaviour69.52500.00%
Public order25.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0850.00%
Shoplifting48.5633.33%
Burglary13.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.32-40.00%
Shoplifting35.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.85-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.98-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour39.52-25.00%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.84160.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.37300.00%
Shoplifting33.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.3766.67%
Public order24.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.1375.00%
Public order36.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.13-40.00%
Shoplifting45.7133.33%
Public order23.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.880.00%
Public order39.520.00%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH62 8DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Handford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrison Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wensleydale Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millersdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Mallowdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Swaledale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Eskdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cranford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastham Village Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ribblesdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1