February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WA16 Crime Intelligence Report
WA16 recorded 145 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 16.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 35.5% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
145trending_down -16.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.87per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,688
Within WA16 district
Cheshire West and Chester
24,718
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Map | total: 12 Drugs: 3 Other theft: 3 | 12 |
| Congleton Road Map | total: 12 Violence and sexual offences: 10 Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 12 |
| Lamb Lane Map | total: 6 Burglary: 3 Other theft: 3 | 6 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| Faulkner'S Lane Map | total: 4 Public order: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| Holmes Chapel Road Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| Swan Grove Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| Griffiths Road Map | total: 4 Burglary: 2 Other theft: 2 | 4 |
| Tabley Hill Lane Map | total: 3 Other crime: 3 | 3 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Drugs: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
59
40.7%
Other Theft
22
15.2%
Drug Offences
15
10.3%
Public Order
12
8.3%
Anti-social Behaviour
7
4.8%
Other Crime
6
4.1%
Shoplifting
6
4.1%
Vehicle Crime
5
3.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
3.4%
Burglary
5
3.4%
Weapons Possession
3
2.1%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -16.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +35.5%
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