CH2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH2

CH2, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CH2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CH2, encompassing approximately 35661 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

CH2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • South Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Law Street with total crimes: 5

CH2 Crime Map

Postcodes in CH2

The postcode district are associated with the CH2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CH2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences754.68-7.41%
Public order202.10-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour180.56-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson150.5066.67%
Other theft100.42-37.50%
Vehicle crime70.2816.67%
Shoplifting60.20-53.85%
Burglary40.17-55.56%
Drugs40.11-42.86%
Other crime40.11-50.00%
Robbery30.110.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.785.19%
Anti-social behaviour322.2714.29%
Public order230.90-4.17%
Other theft160.64-15.79%
Shoplifting130.45-18.75%
Burglary90.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.25-40.00%
Other crime80.25700.00%
Drugs70.22600.00%
Vehicle crime60.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences775.47-16.30%
Anti-social behaviour282.16-17.65%
Public order240.79-7.69%
Other theft190.67137.50%
Shoplifting160.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.4550.00%
Burglary80.42700.00%
Vehicle crime30.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-33.33%
Robbery10.060.00%
Drugs10.03-83.33%
Other crime10.03-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.75-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour342.5854.55%
Public order260.954.00%
Shoplifting160.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson100.45-44.44%
Other theft80.28-61.90%
Drugs60.2250.00%
Other crime50.17400.00%
Possession of weapons30.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.080.00%
Burglary10.08-83.33%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.5311.34%
Public order253.0347.06%
Anti-social behaviour220.7022.22%
Other theft210.6240.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.59125.00%
Shoplifting180.5028.57%
Burglary60.5020.00%
Drugs40.17100.00%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences975.1018.29%
Anti-social behaviour182.72-5.26%
Public order170.5054.55%
Other theft150.4866.67%
Shoplifting140.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.3960.00%
Burglary50.22150.00%
Drugs20.14-60.00%
Other crime20.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.463.80%
Anti-social behaviour192.3018.75%
Public order110.53-31.25%
Shoplifting100.31-41.18%
Other theft90.28-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.22-50.00%
Drugs50.14400.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Other crime30.0850.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Burglary20.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences794.719.72%
Shoplifting172.2213.33%
Public order160.486.67%
Anti-social behaviour160.4514.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.45-54.55%
Other theft100.280.00%
Vehicle crime80.2860.00%
Burglary40.220.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Other crime20.06-33.33%
Robbery10.060.00%
Drugs10.03-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.714.35%
Criminal damage and arson222.02175.00%
Public order150.62114.29%
Shoplifting150.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.4216.67%
Other theft100.39-28.57%
Drugs60.28100.00%
Vehicle crime50.17-16.67%
Burglary40.1433.33%
Other crime30.1150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences693.59-13.75%
Other theft141.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.3433.33%
Public order70.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.2050.00%
Shoplifting30.17-72.73%
Drugs30.080.00%
Burglary30.08-57.14%
Other crime20.08-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences804.6814.29%
Other theft142.24-12.50%
Public order140.39-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour140.39-22.22%
Other crime120.3971.43%
Shoplifting110.34175.00%
Burglary70.31-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.20-70.00%
Vehicle crime40.17-50.00%
Drugs30.11-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences705.101.45%
Criminal damage and arson201.965.26%
Public order190.565.56%
Anti-social behaviour180.5312.50%
Other theft160.50128.57%
Burglary130.45160.00%
Vehicle crime80.360.00%
Other crime70.22250.00%
Drugs50.20150.00%
Shoplifting40.14-20.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.930.00%
Public order180.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.500.00%
Vehicle crime80.450.00%
Other theft70.220.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Shoplifting50.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Other crime20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202415
June 202410
May 202418
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 202422
December 20238
November 20236
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202419
June 20248
May 202421
April 202415
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202424
June 202426
May 202425
April 202417
March 202411
February 202416
January 202415
December 20237
November 202314
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 1051 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202481
July 202477
June 202492
May 2024108
April 202497
March 202482
February 202479
January 202472
December 202369
November 202380
October 202370
September 202369

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 202414
March 202410
February 202417
January 202415
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 202312
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202432
July 202428
June 202434
May 202422
April 202418
March 202419
February 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. South Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Law Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heathcote Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Faulkner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chirk Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Newhall Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Newton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Springfields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. A5117
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Countess Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ash Lawn Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A5116
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Dawpool Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Panton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. A56
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kilmorey Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Rutland Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Chatsworth Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Ince Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Woodlea Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1