Crime Rate in Central & Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central & Grange

The total recorded crimes in Central & Grange, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 286 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central & Grange crime rate of 7.88 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 Central & Grange, encompassing approximately 36,289 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-27.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
Central & Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Marina Drive with total crimes: 13

How safe is Central & Grange?

To understand the safety of Central & Grange, we need to analyze Central & Grange 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, Central & Grange reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 3,979 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central & Grange witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Central & Grange experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 3,823 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central & Grange witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central & Grange Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central & Grange has recorded 286 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 2th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Central & Grange crimes were 3,979. The crime rate of Central & Grange in 2024 was 109.65 (year) or 9.14 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central & Grange were around 3,823 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.35 (year) or 8.78 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central & Grange)CrimesRank (Central & Grange)CrimesRank (Central & Grange)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
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
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

Central & Grange 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 125 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (156 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (132 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (62 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (140 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (139 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 1534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 2025172
May 2025156
April 2025132
March 2025115
February 2025129
January 2025142
December 2024128
November 202485
October 202471
September 2024140
August 2024139

A total of 227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202525
May 202510
April 202528
March 202520
February 202518
January 202528
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 377 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202537
May 202530
April 202562
March 202528
February 202525
January 202520
December 202441
November 202424
October 202418
September 202434
August 202424

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202513
April 202517
March 202514
February 202520
January 202520
December 20248
November 202419
October 202419
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20251
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202523
May 202520
April 202531
March 202536
February 202526
January 202532
December 202422
November 202431
October 202436
September 202427
August 202486

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
February 20256
January 20254
October 20241
August 20246

High Crime Locations Central & Grange in July 2025

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

1. The Boulevard (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Burglary3
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
3. Marina Drive (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
4. Bostock Green (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Belgrave Drive (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. York Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Atherton Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Dale Drive (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

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