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 May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead crime rate of 3.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chatsworth Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fulton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Bowfell Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
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
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

Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202526
March 202523
February 202515
January 202522
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413
July 20247
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead in May 2025

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

1. Chatsworth Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Fulton Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Bowfell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Registry Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. London Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ellingham Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sandringham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Harthill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Headworth Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. A533 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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