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, UK in July 2025 are around 2,788 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire West and Chester crime rate of 7.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1284) incidents (3.30% increase)
  • Public order: (335) incidents (2.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (256) incidents (9.40% increase)
Cheshire West and Chester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 60
  • Hospital with total crimes: 44
  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 39

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, Chester City & the Garden Quarter (436 crimes), and the safest, Strawberry (5 crimes), is 431 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Cheshire West and Chester.

Similarly, the area of Chester City & Garden Quarter (340 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ellesmere Port South (10 crimes), with a difference of 330 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire West and Chester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chester City & the Garden Quarter436
Central & Grange286
Upton162
Blacon157
Westminster118

Safest Wards:

Parkgate13
Tattenhall12
Willaston & Thornton10
Sandstone8
Strawberry5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Chester City & Garden Quarter340
Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore201
Wolverham & Stanlow166
Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road139
Chester Boughton West & Hoole114

Safest Areas:

Christleton, Guilden Sutton & Waverton21
Kelsall, Tarvin & Ashton Hayes19
Weaverham18
Hooton, Willaston & Ness17
Ellesmere Port South10

Cheshire West and Chester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1284 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 335 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1243 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (327 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1183 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (291 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (330 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1143 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (289 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1021 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 215 incidents.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1695 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025115
May 2025121
April 2025148
March 2025160
February 2025112
January 2025137
December 2024177
November 2024125
October 2024125
September 2024158
August 2024167

A total of 3235 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 269.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 335 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025335
June 2025327
May 2025291
April 2025330
March 2025289
February 2025215
January 2025219
December 2024237
November 2024189
October 2024214
September 2024283
August 2024306

A total of 756 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202575
May 202564
April 202560
March 202585
February 202569
January 202571
December 202444
November 202439
October 202440
September 202464
August 202471

A total of 1943 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025191
June 2025182
May 2025162
April 2025187
March 2025194
February 2025169
January 2025143
December 2024108
November 2024123
October 2024130
September 2024180
August 2024174

A total of 3058 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 254.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 459 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025256
June 2025234
May 2025244
April 2025274
March 2025244
February 2025151
January 2025181
December 2024160
November 2024219
October 2024319
September 2024317
August 2024459

A total of 923 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202576
May 202579
April 202577
March 202597
February 202547
January 202569
December 202498
November 202454
October 202452
September 202483
August 202488

A total of 717 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202563
May 202550
April 202569
March 202561
February 202568
January 202573
December 202466
November 202432
October 202436
September 202472
August 202466

A total of 587 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202573
May 202544
April 202533
March 202533
February 202536
January 202547
December 202449
November 202440
October 202446
September 202455
August 202463

A total of 1876 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025177
June 2025197
May 2025143
April 2025167
March 2025163
February 2025153
January 2025169
December 2024150
November 2024103
October 2024130
September 2024158
August 2024166

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 243 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202530
May 202524
April 202519
March 202529
February 202523
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202423

A total of 12513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1042.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1284 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251284
June 20251243
May 20251183
April 20251107
March 20251143
February 20251021
January 20251097
December 20241132
November 2024557
October 2024592
September 20241056
August 20241098

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 20254
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 202424
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 209 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202530
May 202519
April 202517
March 202511
February 202519
January 202512
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202421

High Crime Locations Cheshire West and Chester in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order6
Drugs6
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total44
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
3. The Boulevard (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Other theft3
Burglary3
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Drugs3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

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