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 May 2025 are around 2,437 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire West and Chester crime rate of 6.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1183) incidents (6.87% increase)
  • Public order: (291) incidents (-11.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (244) incidents (-10.95% decrease)
Cheshire West and Chester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

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 (370 crimes), and the safest, Netherpool (10 crimes), is 360 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Cheshire West and Chester.

Similarly, the area of Chester City & Garden Quarter (292 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Little Neston (11 crimes), with a difference of 281 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire West and Chester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chester City & the Garden Quarter370
Central & Grange268
Upton129
Blacon112
Winsford Over & Verdin103

Safest Wards:

Tattenhall12
Willaston & Thornton12
Little Neston11
Parkgate10
Netherpool10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Chester City & Garden Quarter292
Wolverham & Stanlow217
Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore145
Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road97
Northwich Central & Winnington92

Safest Areas:

Boughton Heath & Huntington18
Weaverham17
Hooton, Willaston & Ness16
Davenham & Moulton15
Little Neston11

Cheshire West and Chester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1019.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251183
April 20251107
March 20251143
February 20251021
January 20251097
December 20241132
November 2024557
October 2024592
September 20241056
August 20241098
July 20241224

A total of 682 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202569
March 202561
February 202568
January 202573
December 202466
November 202432
October 202436
September 202472
August 202466
July 202489

A total of 2976 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 270.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 459 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025244
April 2025274
March 2025244
February 2025151
January 2025181
December 2024160
November 2024219
October 2024319
September 2024317
August 2024459
July 2024408

A total of 498 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202533
March 202533
February 202536
January 202547
December 202449
November 202440
October 202446
September 202455
August 202463
July 202452

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412

A total of 1778 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 161.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025187
March 2025194
February 2025169
January 2025143
December 2024108
November 2024123
October 2024130
September 2024180
August 2024174
July 2024208

A total of 676 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202560
March 202585
February 202569
January 202571
December 202444
November 202439
October 202440
September 202464
August 202471
July 202469

A total of 2893 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 263.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025330
March 2025289
February 2025215
January 2025219
December 2024237
November 2024189
October 2024214
September 2024283
August 2024306
July 2024320

A total of 806 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202577
March 202597
February 202547
January 202569
December 202498
November 202454
October 202452
September 202483
August 202488
July 202462

A total of 1689 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025167
March 2025163
February 2025153
January 2025169
December 2024150
November 2024103
October 2024130
September 2024158
August 2024166
July 2024187

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 202424
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 202422
July 202412

A total of 174 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202511
February 202519
January 202512
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202421
July 202414

A total of 197 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202529
February 202523
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420

A total of 1595 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 2025148
March 2025160
February 2025112
January 2025137
December 2024177
November 2024125
October 2024125
September 2024158
August 2024167
July 2024165

High Crime Locations Cheshire West and Chester in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences22
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Drugs2
5. Lumley Place (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. Wellesley Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons6
Public order3

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