Crime Rate in Wolverham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverham

The total recorded crimes in Wolverham, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverham crime rate of 5.74 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 Wolverham, encompassing approximately 14,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wolverham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Rochester Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wolverham?

To understand the safety of Wolverham, we need to analyze Wolverham 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, Wolverham reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,293 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolverham witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Wolverham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,164 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wolverham witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolverham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wolverham has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 5.74 ranking 7th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Wolverham crimes were 1,293. The crime rate of Wolverham in 2024 was 87.32 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolverham were around 1,164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.60 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverham)CrimesRank (Wolverham)CrimesRank (Wolverham)
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
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

Wolverham 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 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202419
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202517
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 202522
December 202415
November 202420
October 202418
September 202416
August 202424

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202550
May 202541
April 202553
March 202548
February 202531
January 202534
December 202444
November 202414
October 202418
September 202438
August 202430

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
January 20252
December 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wolverham in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Rochester Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Hylton Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Dover Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Conway Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Ludlow Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Thornton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Rhuddlan Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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