Crime Rate in Gowy Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gowy Rural

The total recorded crimes in Gowy Rural, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gowy Rural crime rate of 5.24 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 Gowy Rural, encompassing approximately 6,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gowy Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow View with total crimes: 4
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ince Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gowy Rural?

To understand the safety of Gowy Rural, we need to analyze Gowy Rural 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, Gowy Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 472 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Gowy Rural had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 442 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gowy Rural recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Gowy Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gowy Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gowy Rural has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 5.24 ranking 26th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Gowy Rural crimes were 472. The crime rate of Gowy Rural in 2024 was 72.71 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gowy Rural were around 442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.09 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 26 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
Blacon89 81,312 51,406 4
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
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

Gowy Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 202513
December 202418
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 202414
July 202419
June 202440
May 202415
April 202420

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Gowy Rural in March 2025

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

1. Meadow View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Ince Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Greenfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Old Stack Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stable Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Talbot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poole Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hallsgreen Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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