MERTON ROAD, CH66 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH66 2SW

MERTON ROAD, CH66 2SW, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This CH66 2SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH66 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 3.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH66 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH66 2SW, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH66 2SW area, explore the CH66 2SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CH66 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Baker Drive with total crimes: 2

MERTON ROAD, CH66 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-33.33%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.83-30.00%
Shoplifting63.590.00%
Other theft43.08300.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.70150.00%
Public order25.13-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.72-55.56%
Shoplifting42.05300.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2412.50%
Other theft44.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-62.50%
Burglary11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.11700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.110.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-14.29%
Other crime23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.59100.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.18100.00%
Public order23.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.670.00%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.21-33.33%
Public order32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.130.00%
Shoplifting13.080.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
May 20244
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH66 2SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Baker Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Wycliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lupus Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Whitecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hope Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charter Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Summertrees Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chilton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Royston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1