Crime Rate in Lache: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lache

The total recorded crimes in Lache, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lache crime rate of 2.43 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 Lache, encompassing approximately 15,656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lache Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 5
  • Donnington Way with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Square with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lache?

To understand the safety of Lache, we need to analyze Lache 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, Lache demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 351 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lache recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Lache had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 472 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lache witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lache Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lache has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 25th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Lache crimes were 351. The crime rate of Lache in 2024 was 22.42 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lache were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.15 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lache)CrimesRank (Lache)CrimesRank (Lache)
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
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

Lache 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202519
April 20257
March 20257
February 202518
January 202516
December 202426
November 202411
October 20245
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lache in July 2025

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

1. Coronation Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Donnington Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Elm Square (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kensington Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Lache Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chester Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thurston Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Winchester Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Acer Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Clover Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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