CH1 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 1HL

CH1 1HL, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 109.54 per 1,000 population. This CH1 1HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH1 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 16.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH1 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 1HL, encompassing approximately 2336 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH1 1HL area, explore the CH1 1HL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (49.18% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)

CH1 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22

CH1 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91109.5449.18%
Public order4438.9418.92%
Shoplifting3318.8310.00%
Anti-social behaviour2914.12-50.00%
Drugs1312.41-43.48%
Other theft125.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.13-16.67%
Other crime64.28500.00%
Burglary52.5766.67%
Theft from the person42.14100.00%
Robbery41.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61105.69-18.67%
Anti-social behaviour5826.1028.89%
Public order3724.8237.04%
Shoplifting3015.8320.00%
Drugs2312.84109.09%
Other theft149.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.99-36.84%
Bicycle theft45.13100.00%
Burglary31.71-50.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7596.71-9.64%
Anti-social behaviour4532.09-8.16%
Public order2719.2612.50%
Shoplifting2511.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1910.7035.71%
Drugs118.13-31.25%
Burglary64.71100.00%
Vehicle crime52.57400.00%
Other theft42.14-60.00%
Theft from the person21.71-33.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83102.2712.16%
Anti-social behaviour4935.52-9.26%
Shoplifting3020.97-25.00%
Public order2412.84-11.11%
Drugs1610.27-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson146.850.00%
Other theft105.99-16.67%
Theft from the person34.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.28200.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74106.9812.12%
Anti-social behaviour5431.66237.50%
Shoplifting4023.1121.21%
Public order2717.1292.86%
Drugs1711.55-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.2755.56%
Other theft125.9933.33%
Theft from the person45.13100.00%
Possession of weapons31.71200.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6676.59-17.50%
Shoplifting3328.2417.86%
Drugs2014.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour168.56-40.74%
Public order146.85-41.67%
Other theft95.99-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson93.8550.00%
Burglary33.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8097.9925.00%
Drugs3234.23146.15%
Shoplifting2813.69-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour2711.98-37.21%
Public order2411.5550.00%
Other theft1610.2777.78%
Criminal damage and arson66.85-45.45%
Burglary52.57150.00%
Possession of weapons32.14200.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-50.00%
Theft from the person20.86-33.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6487.72-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour4327.3919.44%
Shoplifting3318.40-17.50%
Public order1614.12-27.27%
Drugs136.85-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.560.00%
Other theft94.71125.00%
Bicycle theft43.850.00%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8696.71-2.27%
Shoplifting4036.80-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3617.12-14.29%
Public order2215.404.76%
Drugs179.41-52.78%
Criminal damage and arson117.27-38.89%
Bicycle theft44.710.00%
Other theft41.71-78.95%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88118.9620.55%
Shoplifting4337.66-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour4218.4010.53%
Drugs3617.9780.00%
Public order2115.40-40.00%
Other theft198.995.56%
Criminal damage and arson188.1338.46%
Burglary37.70-25.00%
Theft from the person31.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73116.39-6.41%
Shoplifting6031.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour3825.670.00%
Public order3516.2675.00%
Drugs2014.9866.67%
Other theft188.5663.64%
Criminal damage and arson137.7085.71%
Theft from the person45.560.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Bicycle theft31.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78105.6921.88%
Shoplifting6033.3839.53%
Anti-social behaviour3825.675.56%
Public order2016.2633.33%
Drugs128.56-50.00%
Other theft115.13-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.710.00%
Possession of weapons63.0050.00%
Bicycle theft52.5766.67%
Theft from the person42.14-33.33%
Burglary31.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6496.710.00%
Shoplifting4327.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour3618.400.00%
Drugs2415.400.00%
Public order1510.270.00%
Other theft156.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.420.00%
Theft from the person63.000.00%
Other crime52.570.00%
Possession of weapons42.140.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202458
July 202445
June 202449
May 202454
April 202416
March 202427
February 202443
January 202436
December 202342
November 202338
October 202338
September 202336

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202411
June 202416
May 202417
April 202420
March 202432
February 202413
January 202417
December 202336
November 202320
October 202312
September 202324

A total of 983 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202461
July 202475
June 202483
May 202474
April 202466
March 202480
February 202464
January 202486
December 202388
November 202373
October 202378
September 202364

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 20249
January 20244
December 202319
November 202318
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202419
June 202414
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 202411
December 202318
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 326 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202437
July 202427
June 202424
May 202427
April 202414
March 202424
February 202416
January 202422
December 202321
November 202335
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 498 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202425
June 202430
May 202440
April 202433
March 202428
February 202433
January 202440
December 202343
November 202360
October 202360
September 202343

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH1 1HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting9
    Public order8
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total30
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Godstall Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Love Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canal Side
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cuppin Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Brookdale Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chester Bus Interchange
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. James Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Oulton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Northgate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Lumley Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. The Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bunce Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Forest Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Little Abbey Gateway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. The Bars
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bath Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Groves
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Pepper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Goss Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2