Crime Rate in Chester City & the Garden Quarter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

The total recorded crimes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 436 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chester City & the Garden Quarter crime rate of 5.38 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 Chester City & the Garden Quarter, encompassing approximately 81,049 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (159) incidents (-5.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (3.51% increase)
  • Public order: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 61
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Lumley Place with total crimes: 18

How safe is Chester City & the Garden Quarter?

To understand the safety of Chester City & the Garden Quarter, we need to analyze Chester City & the Garden Quarter 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, Chester City & the Garden Quarter reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 4,793 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chester City & the Garden Quarter witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Chester City & the Garden Quarter experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 3,854 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chester City & the Garden Quarter witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Chester City & the Garden Quarter has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chester City & the Garden Quarter has recorded 436 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 1th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Chester City & the Garden Quarter crimes were 4,793. The crime rate of Chester City & the Garden Quarter in 2024 was 59.14 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter were around 3,854 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.55 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)CrimesRank (Chester City & the Garden Quarter)
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
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

Chester City & the Garden Quarter 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 159 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (169 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (157 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 131 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (149 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (64 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202522
May 202521
April 202521
March 202534
February 202523
January 202521
December 202435
November 202419
October 202419
September 202422
August 202431

A total of 1573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025159
June 2025169
May 2025144
April 2025151
March 2025157
February 2025136
January 2025102
December 2024131
November 202468
October 202486
September 2024149
August 2024121

A total of 562 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202549
May 202554
April 202544
March 202545
February 202553
January 202538
December 202451
November 202436
October 202426
September 202464
August 202451

A total of 324 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202531
May 202536
April 202523
March 202528
February 202512
January 202525
December 202445
November 202423
October 202420
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 572 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202557
May 202535
April 202559
March 202584
February 202559
January 202530
December 202427
November 202421
October 202430
September 202463
August 202448

A total of 528 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202547
May 202547
April 202534
March 202544
February 202537
January 202531
December 202434
November 202433
October 202444
September 202455
August 202483

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 226 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 202522
January 202517
December 202428
November 20249
October 202413
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 202514
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

High Crime Locations Chester City & the Garden Quarter in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total61
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences16
Drugs6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Lumley Place (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Delamere Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Love Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Chester Bus Interchange (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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