Crime Rate in Cheshire West and Chester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshire West and Chester

The total recorded crimes in Cheshire West and Chester, UK in February 2026 are around 2,172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire West and Chester crime rate of 6.08 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 Cheshire West and Chester, encompassing approximately 357,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1023) incidents (-5.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (236) incidents (3.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (171) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
Cheshire West and Chester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31

Cheshire West and Chester Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire West and Chester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1023 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 236 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1082 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (227 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1182 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 254 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1121 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (269 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1097 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (310 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1080 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (296 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1121 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (299 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1284 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 335 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1243 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (327 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1183 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (291 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (330 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1143 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (289 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1021 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2875 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 221.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026171
January 2026198
December 2025131
November 2025179
October 2025302
September 2025226
August 2025265
July 2025256
June 2025234
May 2025244
April 2025274
March 2025244
February 2025151

A total of 2423 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 186.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026163
January 2026160
December 2025168
November 2025245
October 2025206
September 2025196
August 2025200
July 2025191
June 2025182
May 2025162
April 2025187
March 2025194
February 2025169

A total of 162 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202618
December 202517
November 20258
October 20258
September 20258
August 202519
July 202524
June 202517
May 20254
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 627 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202646
December 202545
November 202555
October 202574
September 202540
August 202532
July 202568
June 202573
May 202544
April 202533
March 202533
February 202536

A total of 3678 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 282.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 335 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026236
January 2026227
December 2025254
November 2025269
October 2025310
September 2025296
August 2025299
July 2025335
June 2025327
May 2025291
April 2025330
March 2025289
February 2025215

A total of 759 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202671
December 202537
November 202561
October 202552
September 202559
August 202548
July 202561
June 202563
May 202550
April 202569
March 202561
February 202568

A total of 2081 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 160.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026138
January 2026146
December 2025176
November 2025165
October 2025160
September 2025143
August 2025153
July 2025177
June 2025197
May 2025143
April 2025167
March 2025163
February 2025153

A total of 891 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 202657
December 202575
November 202574
October 202573
September 202564
August 202561
July 202574
June 202575
May 202564
April 202560
March 202585
February 202569

A total of 303 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202618
December 202531
November 202516
October 202519
September 202518
August 202523
July 202536
June 202530
May 202524
April 202519
March 202529
February 202523

A total of 1774 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026130
January 2026123
December 2025174
November 2025112
October 2025149
September 2025126
August 2025154
July 2025150
June 2025115
May 2025121
April 2025148
March 2025160
February 2025112

A total of 14687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1129.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1284 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261023
January 20261082
December 20251182
November 20251121
October 20251097
September 20251080
August 20251121
July 20251284
June 20251243
May 20251183
April 20251107
March 20251143
February 20251021

A total of 1139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026100
January 202676
December 2025118
November 2025114
October 202577
September 2025108
August 202567
July 2025103
June 202576
May 202579
April 202577
March 202597
February 202547

A total of 210 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202615
December 202512
November 202516
October 202512
September 202511
August 202516
July 202519
June 202530
May 202519
April 202517
March 202511
February 202519

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 202512
November 20256
October 20257
September 20251
August 20259
July 202510
June 202514
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259

High Crime Locations Cheshire West and Chester in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheshire West and Chester postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Drugs2
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order9
3. Hospital (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
4. Godstall Lane (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Capenhurst Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18

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