Crime Rate in Rudheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rudheath

The total recorded crimes in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rudheath crime rate of 3.35 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 Rudheath, encompassing approximately 8,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rudheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter Way with total crimes: 5
  • Middlewich Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rudheath?

To understand the safety of Rudheath, we need to analyze Rudheath 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, Rudheath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 247 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rudheath recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Rudheath had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 284 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rudheath recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rudheath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rudheath has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 34th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Rudheath crimes were 247. The crime rate of Rudheath in 2024 was 29.53 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rudheath were around 284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.95 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rudheath)CrimesRank (Rudheath)CrimesRank (Rudheath)
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
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
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

Rudheath 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202517
April 202514
March 202514
February 202517
January 202512
December 202423
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20259
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Rudheath in July 2025

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

1. Porter Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Middlewich Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St John'S Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. North Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Astles Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Maitland-Wood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. East Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenway Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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