Crime Rate in Blacon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blacon

The total recorded crimes in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blacon crime rate of 4.66 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 Blacon, encompassing approximately 33,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (104.44% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Blacon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hafod Close with total crimes: 9
  • Cotes Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Blacon?

To understand the safety of Blacon, we need to analyze Blacon 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, Blacon reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,312 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blacon witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Blacon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,406 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blacon witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blacon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blacon has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 4th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Blacon crimes were 1,312. The crime rate of Blacon in 2024 was 38.95 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blacon were around 1,406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.74 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blacon)CrimesRank (Blacon)CrimesRank (Blacon)
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
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

Blacon 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 92 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202513
April 202518
March 202515
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202545
May 202550
April 202561
March 202536
February 202562
January 202545
December 202451
November 202425
October 202427
September 202458
August 202456

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Blacon in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
2. Hafod Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Cotes Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Downham Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Tennyson Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Marlowe Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Carmel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
8. Fernhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
9. Roebourne Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Onslow Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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