Crime Rate in Blacon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blacon

The total recorded crimes in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blacon crime rate of 2.64 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 Blacon, encompassing approximately 33,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Blacon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hafod Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Maitland Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blacon?

To understand the safety of Blacon, we need to analyze Blacon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Blacon reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,312 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blacon witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blacon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,406 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blacon witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Blacon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blacon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blacon has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 8th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Blacon crimes were 1,312. The crime rate of Blacon in 2024 was 38.95 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blacon were around 1,406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.74 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter433 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange265 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin104 61,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Westminster113 41,021 8688 14
Wolverham107 51,293 61,164 7
Northwich Leftwich96 71,186 71,188 6
Newton & Hoole85 9831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington75 10885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton35 22830 11801 10
Frodsham34 25589 14740 11
Christleton & Huntington65 11520 17461 20
Sutton Villages62 12760 13729 12
Whitby Park49 14788 12703 13
Hartford & Greenbank53 13537 16477 18
Winsford Dene44 16503 20559 15
Great Boughton29 29560 15459 21
Northwich Winnington & Castle46 15511 18409 27
Shakerley34 24421 25540 16
Northwich Witton44 17507 19510 17
Neston39 18489 22442 25
Lache15 39351 28472 19
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 19341 29327 30
Netherpool37 20410 26456 22
Handbridge Park37 21495 21453 23
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Rudheath35 23247 33284 31
Marbury23 30470 24446 24
Winsford Swanlow16 38399 27360 29
Little Neston30 27209 35166 42
Ledsham & Manor30 28334 30364 28
Winsford Gravel19 36314 31282 32
Tarporley23 31169 38220 35
Tarvin & Kelsall21 33270 32238 34
Strawberry21 32149 40186 39
Helsby10 43176 37247 33
Whitby Groves14 40219 34186 40
Tattenhall19 34145 41188 38
Malpas19 35196 36189 37
Willaston & Thornton10 42155 39200 36
Saughall & Mollington17 37137 44179 41
Farndon11 41145 42137 43
Parkgate9 44140 43132 44
Sandstone7 45117 4589 45

Blacon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416
July 202415
June 202430
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202562
January 202545
December 202451
November 202425
October 202427
September 202458
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024110
May 202470
April 202428

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412
July 202421
June 202428
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202422
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations Blacon in March 2025

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

1. Hafod Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order4
3. Maitland Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Fernhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carlisle Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Downham Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Carmel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Roebourne Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Burton Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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