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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Gowy Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dairy Bank with total crimes: 5
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Warrington Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gowy Rural)CrimesRank (Gowy Rural)CrimesRank (Gowy Rural)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Westminster118 51,021 8688 14
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Whitby Park59 13788 12703 13
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Helsby26 35176 37247 33
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Gowy Rural 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 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202520
April 202517
March 202518
February 202510
January 202513
December 202418
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 202511
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gowy Rural in July 2025

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

1. Dairy Bank (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Warrington Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Whitby Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Firbank (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Warrington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Guilden Sutton Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Wicker Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Talbot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hallsgreen Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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