Crime Rate in Handbridge Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Handbridge Park

The total recorded crimes in Handbridge Park, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handbridge Park crime rate of 5.07 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 Handbridge Park, encompassing approximately 11,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Handbridge Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherbourne Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Lansdowne Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Handbridge Park?

To understand the safety of Handbridge Park, we need to analyze Handbridge Park 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, Handbridge Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 495 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Handbridge Park witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Handbridge Park had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 453 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Handbridge Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Handbridge Park has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.07 ranking 14th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Handbridge Park crimes were 495. The crime rate of Handbridge Park in 2024 was 42.51 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Handbridge Park were around 453 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.90 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
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
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

Handbridge Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 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 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202515
February 202519
January 202520
December 202417
November 20247
October 20248
September 202422
August 202413
July 202419
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Handbridge Park in May 2025

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

1. Sherbourne Avenue (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Lansdowne Grove (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Pretoria Street (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Eaton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Handbridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Curzon Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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