Crime Rate in Wolverham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverham

The total recorded crimes in Wolverham, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-22.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Wolverham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hylton Court with total crimes: 12
  • Ludlow Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverham)CrimesRank (Wolverham)CrimesRank (Wolverham)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Wolverham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413
July 202418
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 202522
December 202415
November 202420
October 202418
September 202416
August 202424
July 202419
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202553
March 202548
February 202531
January 202534
December 202444
November 202414
October 202418
September 202438
August 202430
July 202440
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
January 20252
December 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202419
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hylton Court (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Other crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ludlow Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alnwick Drive (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Barnard Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Rugby Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Conway Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Harlech Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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