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 July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handbridge Park crime rate of 4.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Handbridge Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lansdowne Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Selsdon Court with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Handbridge Park has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)CrimesRank (Handbridge Park)
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
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
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
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

Handbridge Park 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202521
April 202516
March 202515
February 202519
January 202520
December 202417
November 20247
October 20248
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202516
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Handbridge Park in July 2025

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

1. Curzon Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Lansdowne Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Selsdon Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Rowcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Beeston View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sherbourne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Redland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.