Crime Rate in Parkgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkgate

The total recorded crimes in Parkgate, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkgate crime rate of 3.36 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 Parkgate, encompassing approximately 2,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Parkgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Drive with total crimes: 3
  • North Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Carlton Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Parkgate?

To understand the safety of Parkgate, we need to analyze Parkgate 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, Parkgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 140 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parkgate recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Parkgate had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 132 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parkgate recorded fewer 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, Parkgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Parkgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Parkgate has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 44th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Parkgate crimes were 140. The crime rate of Parkgate in 2024 was 47.04 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkgate were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.36 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 44 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parkgate)CrimesRank (Parkgate)CrimesRank (Parkgate)
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
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

Parkgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 3 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
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Parkgate in May 2025

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

1. West Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Parade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Carlton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coastguard Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Sandheys (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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