WA16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA16

WA16, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA16, encompassing approximately 24680 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 9

WA16 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA16

The postcode district are associated with the WA16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA16 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 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences576.16-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.31-28.57%
Other theft160.81-20.00%
Public order150.6515.38%
Criminal damage and arson120.6133.33%
Drugs80.490.00%
Burglary60.32-14.29%
Shoplifting60.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.24-54.55%
Other crime50.2066.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences757.2153.06%
Anti-social behaviour283.0416.67%
Other theft201.1317.65%
Public order130.81-27.78%
Shoplifting120.53300.00%
Vehicle crime110.49120.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.45-43.75%
Burglary70.36133.33%
Other crime30.2850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences495.96-27.94%
Anti-social behaviour241.99-4.00%
Public order180.97-10.00%
Other theft170.7341.67%
Criminal damage and arson160.6960.00%
Drugs60.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.24-61.54%
Theft from the person40.200.00%
Burglary30.16-62.50%
Shoplifting30.12200.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.76257.14%
Public order201.0111.11%
Vehicle crime130.818.33%
Other theft120.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.49-54.55%
Drugs90.410.00%
Burglary80.3633.33%
Possession of weapons40.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.04-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.62-15.84%
Criminal damage and arson223.4437.50%
Other theft200.8933.33%
Public order180.8150.00%
Vehicle crime120.73300.00%
Drugs90.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.36-12.50%
Other crime60.28500.00%
Burglary60.2420.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.08-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.3768.33%
Criminal damage and arson164.090.00%
Other theft150.65114.29%
Public order120.61-33.33%
Drugs90.4928.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.36-50.00%
Shoplifting60.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.24400.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.20-70.00%
Other crime10.12-90.91%
Robbery10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences606.483.45%
Public order182.43157.14%
Anti-social behaviour160.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.6533.33%
Other crime110.65175.00%
Vehicle crime100.450.00%
Shoplifting90.4112.50%
Other theft70.36-56.25%
Drugs70.2875.00%
Burglary50.28-54.55%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.24-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour202.3533.33%
Other theft160.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.65-14.29%
Burglary110.4937.50%
Vehicle crime100.45-52.38%
Shoplifting80.4133.33%
Public order70.320.00%
Other crime40.28-33.33%
Drugs40.16100.00%
Possession of weapons30.16200.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.81-1.45%
Vehicle crime212.76162.50%
Other theft200.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour150.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.61100.00%
Burglary80.57-38.46%
Public order70.32-46.15%
Shoplifting60.28500.00%
Other crime60.240.00%
Drugs20.24-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.08-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences696.6053.33%
Drugs182.80100.00%
Public order130.73-18.75%
Burglary130.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.53-40.00%
Other theft120.49-36.84%
Vehicle crime80.49-20.00%
Possession of weapons70.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.28-56.25%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences456.28-23.73%
Anti-social behaviour201.8233.33%
Other theft190.810.00%
Public order160.776.67%
Criminal damage and arson160.6523.08%
Burglary130.65-13.33%
Vehicle crime100.53-9.09%
Drugs90.41-10.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences596.970.00%
Other theft192.390.00%
Public order150.770.00%
Burglary150.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.610.00%
Vehicle crime110.530.00%
Drugs100.450.00%
Shoplifting90.410.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202418
June 202420
May 202418
April 202412
March 202418
February 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202475
July 202449
June 202468
May 202485
April 2024101
March 202460
February 202458
January 202468
December 202369
November 202345
October 202359

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202424
June 202425
May 20247
April 20248
March 202416
February 202420
January 202415
December 202312
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 202422
April 202416
March 202416
February 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 202318
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 202413
May 202412
April 20243
March 202410
February 202410
January 202421
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202417
June 202412
May 202420
April 202415
March 20247
February 202416
January 202420
December 202312
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Holly Grove
    Total9
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Motorway Service Area
    Total9
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Crescent Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chester Road
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 8. Hayfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. B5083
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chelford Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Crowley Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Canute Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 13. Longridge
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Keepers Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Mereside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Hobbs Hill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Beaver Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Warren Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leigh Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Lichfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Teal Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Coronation Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pear Tree Barns
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Faulkner'S Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Rajar Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hulme Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Wash Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 30. Northwood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1