Crime Rate in Winsford Over & Verdin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winsford Over & Verdin

The total recorded crimes in Winsford Over & Verdin, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winsford Over & Verdin crime rate of 5.28 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 Winsford Over & Verdin, encompassing approximately 19,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Winsford Over & Verdin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Denbigh Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Grampian Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Winsford Over & Verdin?

To understand the safety of Winsford Over & Verdin, we need to analyze Winsford Over & Verdin 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, Winsford Over & Verdin reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,397 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winsford Over & Verdin witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Winsford Over & Verdin experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winsford Over & Verdin witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Winsford Over & Verdin has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Winsford Over & Verdin Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Winsford Over & Verdin has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 5.28 ranking 5th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Winsford Over & Verdin crimes were 1,397. The crime rate of Winsford Over & Verdin in 2024 was 71.66 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winsford Over & Verdin were around 1,468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.30 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)CrimesRank (Winsford Over & Verdin)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
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
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Winsford Over & Verdin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202548
March 202570
February 202545
January 202558
December 202451
November 202433
October 202425
September 202449
August 202455
July 202490
June 2024128
May 202454

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202419
September 202411
August 202433
July 202423
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202422
July 202419
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20247
May 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Winsford Over & Verdin in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winsford Over & Verdin postcode area is presented below.

1. Grange Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Denbigh Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. Grampian Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Arkwright Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Berkeley Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Chester Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bradford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hammletts Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Picton Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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