Crime Rate in Cheshire West and Chester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshire West and Chester

The total recorded crimes in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire West and Chester in January 2025 are around 2,249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire West and Chester crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheshire West and Chester, encompassing approximately 357,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1097) incidents (-3.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (219) incidents (-7.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (181) incidents (13.12% increase)
Cheshire West and Chester Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 33
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27

Cheshire West and Chester Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire West and Chester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central & Grange (302 crimes), and the safest, Little Neston (5 crimes), is 297 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Cheshire West and Chester.

Similarly, the area of Wolverham & Stanlow (232 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Little Neston (7 crimes), with a difference of 225 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire West and Chester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central & Grange302
Chester City & the Garden Quarter285
Upton111
Northwich Leftwich95
Winsford Over & Verdin93

Safest Wards:

Malpas11
Strawberry9
Tattenhall8
Sandstone6
Little Neston5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wolverham & Stanlow232
Chester City & Garden Quarter230
Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore171
Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road116
Northwich Central & Winnington116

Safest Areas:

Great Sutton15
Vicars Cross & Hoole East14
Hooton, Willaston & Ness13
Kelsall, Tarvin & Ashton Hayes9
Little Neston7

Cheshire West and Chester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1097 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (219 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1132 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 237 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (557 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (219 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (592 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (319 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1056 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (317 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1098 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (459 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 408 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2192 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (802 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2368 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 296.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 600 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025219
December 2024237
November 2024189
October 2024214
September 2024283
August 2024306
July 2024320
June 2024600

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202421
July 202414
June 202434

A total of 566 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202466
November 202432
October 202436
September 202472
August 202466
July 202489
June 2024132

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202414

A total of 520 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202444
November 202439
October 202440
September 202464
August 202471
July 202469
June 2024122

A total of 8948 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1118.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251097
December 20241132
November 2024557
October 2024592
September 20241056
August 20241098
July 20241224
June 20242192

A total of 1414 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 176.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024177
November 2024125
October 2024125
September 2024158
August 2024167
July 2024165
June 2024360

A total of 158 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420
June 202456

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202424
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 202422
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 618 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202569
December 202498
November 202454
October 202452
September 202483
August 202488
July 202462
June 2024112

A total of 430 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202449
November 202440
October 202446
September 202455
August 202463
July 202452
June 202478

A total of 2865 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 358.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 802 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025181
December 2024160
November 2024219
October 2024319
September 2024317
August 2024459
July 2024408
June 2024802

A total of 1478 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 184.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025143
December 2024108
November 2024123
October 2024130
September 2024180
August 2024174
July 2024208
June 2024412

A total of 1359 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 169.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025169
December 2024150
November 2024103
October 2024130
September 2024158
August 2024166
July 2024187
June 2024296

High Crime Locations Cheshire West and Chester in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheshire West and Chester postcode area is presented below.

1. The Boulevard (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Public order9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Other theft3
4. Moelwyn Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Burglary3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences17
6. Lomond Grove (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft3

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