Crime Rate in Great Boughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Boughton

The total recorded crimes in Great Boughton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Boughton crime rate of 1.31 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 Great Boughton, encompassing approximately 25,146 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Boughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballater Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Heather Court with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Boughton?

To understand the safety of Great Boughton, we need to analyze Great Boughton 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, Great Boughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 560 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Boughton witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Great Boughton had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 459 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Great Boughton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Great Boughton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Boughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Boughton has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.31 ranking 23th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Great Boughton crimes were 560. The crime rate of Great Boughton in 2024 was 22.27 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Boughton were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.25 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Boughton)CrimesRank (Great Boughton)CrimesRank (Great Boughton)
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
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

Great Boughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202512
February 202518
January 202521
December 202417
November 20249
October 20248
September 202415
August 202418
July 202422
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Boughton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Boughton postcode area is presented below.

1. Ballater Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Heather Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dale Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A5115 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Withy Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maytree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Holkham (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Boughton Hall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Christleton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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