Crime Rate in Winsford Swanlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winsford Swanlow

The total recorded crimes in Winsford Swanlow, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winsford Swanlow crime rate of 3.57 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 Swanlow, encompassing approximately 8,407 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Winsford Swanlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Bedford Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Commonwealth Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Winsford Swanlow?

To understand the safety of Winsford Swanlow, we need to analyze Winsford Swanlow 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 Swanlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 399 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Winsford Swanlow recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Winsford Swanlow had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 360 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Winsford Swanlow recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Winsford Swanlow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Winsford Swanlow has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 31th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Winsford Swanlow crimes were 399. The crime rate of Winsford Swanlow in 2024 was 47.46 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winsford Swanlow were around 360 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.82 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winsford Swanlow)CrimesRank (Winsford Swanlow)CrimesRank (Winsford Swanlow)
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
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
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

Winsford Swanlow 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202516
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202521
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202418
August 202423

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Winsford Swanlow in July 2025

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

1. St Chad'S Fields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Bedford Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Commonwealth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Glebe Green Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Leyland Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Buckingham Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Walmer Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Austin Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sandyhill Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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