What is the crime rate in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester?

As of April 2026, the Malpas ward has an annual crime rate of 44.69 per 1,000 residents with 28 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Malpas ward?

The most common crime in Malpas is Violence & Sexual Offences with 11 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 39.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Malpas ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cheshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester

Comprehensive safety analysis for Malpas, localized within Cheshire West and Chester.

Total Crimes

trending_down -9.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.69per 1k

trending_up +7.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,945

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11

Public Order8

Anti-social Behaviour5

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Burglary1

Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shay Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Lanceley Court Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Whitewood Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Hughes Lane Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Dog Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near High Street Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Brassey'S Contract Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Chester Road Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Wrexham Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1