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 May 2025 are around 268 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central & Grange crime rate of 7.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (-51.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
Central & Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 15
  • Wellesley Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Bostock Green with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Central & Grange has recorded 268 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central & Grange)CrimesRank (Central & Grange)CrimesRank (Central & Grange)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
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
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
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

Central & Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 177 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (157 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 202422
August 202417
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 136 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 202417

A total of 1835 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025132
March 2025115
February 2025129
January 2025142
December 2024128
November 202485
October 202471
September 2024140
August 2024139
July 2024177
June 2024264
May 2024157

A total of 458 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202562
March 202528
February 202525
January 202520
December 202441
November 202424
October 202418
September 202434
August 202424
July 202440
June 202482
May 202430

A total of 580 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202531
March 202536
February 202526
January 202532
December 202422
November 202431
October 202436
September 202427
August 202486
July 202448
June 2024118
May 202467

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20248
May 20247

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202528
March 202520
February 202518
January 202528
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 202418
August 202414
July 202423
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20249
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202514
February 202520
January 202520
December 20248
November 202419
October 202419
September 202419
August 202423
July 202424
June 202464
May 202422

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202418
August 202422
July 202421
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20256
January 20254
October 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 202414
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248

High Crime Locations Central & Grange in May 2025

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

1. The Boulevard (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
2. Wellesley Avenue (Map)
Total15
Possession of weapons6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
3. Bostock Green (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Darwin Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
5. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Girton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
7. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Grange Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Other theft3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
10. Atherton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6

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