Crime Rate in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead

The total recorded crimes in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead crime rate of 3.88 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 Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead, encompassing approximately 12,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittington Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead?

To understand the safety of Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead, we need to analyze Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead 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, Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 341 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 327 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 22th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead crimes were 341. The crime rate of Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead in 2024 was 28.14 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.99 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)
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
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
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

Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead 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 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202516
April 202526
March 202523
February 202515
January 202522
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead postcode area is presented below.

1. Whittington Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Christleton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Registry Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Charles Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Harthill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Norley Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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