Crime Rate in Winsford Over & Verdin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winsford Over & Verdin

The total recorded crimes in Winsford Over & Verdin, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winsford Over & Verdin crime rate of 5.23 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 Winsford Over & Verdin, encompassing approximately 19,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-15.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Winsford Over & Verdin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Picton Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Winsford Over & Verdin?

To understand the safety of Winsford Over & Verdin, we need to analyze Winsford Over & Verdin 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, Winsford Over & Verdin reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,397 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winsford Over & Verdin witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Winsford Over & Verdin experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winsford Over & Verdin witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Winsford Over & Verdin has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Winsford Over & Verdin Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Winsford Over & Verdin has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 6th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Winsford Over & Verdin crimes were 1,397. The crime rate of Winsford Over & Verdin in 2024 was 71.66 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winsford Over & Verdin were around 1,468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.30 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
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
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

Winsford Over & Verdin 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 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 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 (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202559
May 202562
April 202548
March 202570
February 202545
January 202558
December 202451
November 202433
October 202425
September 202449
August 202455

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202419
September 202411
August 202433

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202511
April 202517
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 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
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Winsford Over & Verdin in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winsford Over & Verdin postcode area is presented below.

1. Picton Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Quantock Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Angus Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Brunner Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Saunton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Verdin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Sadler Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Saxon Crossway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. St Johns Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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