Crime Rate in Malpas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malpas

The total recorded crimes in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malpas crime rate of 1.14 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 Malpas, encompassing approximately 16,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Malpas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heber'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Malpas?

To understand the safety of Malpas, we need to analyze Malpas 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, Malpas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 196 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Malpas had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 189 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Malpas Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Malpas has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 35th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Malpas crimes were 196. The crime rate of Malpas in 2024 was 64.14 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Malpas were around 189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.92 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking 37 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
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
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
Willaston & Thornton10 42155 39200 36
Saughall & Mollington17 37137 44179 41
Farndon11 41145 42137 43
Parkgate9 44140 43132 44
Sandstone7 45117 4589 45

Malpas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Malpas in March 2025

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

1. Heber'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Boundary Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Old Chads Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Hamptons (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Mates Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Ebnal Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Battarbee Bank (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Parbutts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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