Crime Rate in Chester City & the Garden Quarter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

The total recorded crimes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 370 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chester City & the Garden Quarter crime rate of 4.57 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 Chester City & the Garden Quarter, encompassing approximately 81,049 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (-4.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (54) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Lumley Place with total crimes: 20

How safe is Chester City & the Garden Quarter?

To understand the safety of Chester City & the Garden Quarter, we need to analyze Chester City & the Garden Quarter 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, Chester City & the Garden Quarter reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 4,793 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chester City & the Garden Quarter witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Chester City & the Garden Quarter experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 3,854 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chester City & the Garden Quarter witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Chester City & the Garden Quarter has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chester City & the Garden Quarter has recorded 370 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 1th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Chester City & the Garden Quarter crimes were 4,793. The crime rate of Chester City & the Garden Quarter in 2024 was 59.14 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter were around 3,854 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.55 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (157 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 131 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (149 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (64 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 146 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 2025151
March 2025157
February 2025136
January 2025102
December 2024131
November 202468
October 202486
September 2024149
August 2024121
July 2024146

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202534
February 202523
January 202521
December 202435
November 202419
October 202419
September 202422
August 202431
July 202412

A total of 503 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202544
March 202545
February 202553
January 202538
December 202451
November 202436
October 202426
September 202464
August 202451
July 202441

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202534
March 202544
February 202537
January 202531
December 202434
November 202433
October 202444
September 202455
August 202483
July 202470

A total of 281 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202523
March 202528
February 202512
January 202525
December 202445
November 202423
October 202420
September 202421
August 202430
July 202418

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 202522
January 202517
December 202428
November 20249
October 202413
September 202422
August 202424
July 202428

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202559
March 202584
February 202559
January 202530
December 202427
November 202421
October 202430
September 202463
August 202448
July 202451

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202514
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243

High Crime Locations Chester City & the Garden Quarter in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Lumley Place (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Drugs2
5. Delamere Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pepper Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Love Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs6
Theft from the person1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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