EASTGATE STREET, CH1 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 1LT

EASTGATE STREET, CH1 1LT, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.83 per 1,000 population. This CH1 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 1LT, encompassing approximately 2225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (38.98% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)

CH1 1LT 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: 24

EASTGATE STREET, CH1 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82107.8338.98%
Public order4136.8413.89%
Shoplifting3218.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour2814.38-46.15%
Other theft1312.58-7.14%
Drugs115.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.94-25.00%
Other crime64.04500.00%
Burglary52.7066.67%
Theft from the person42.25100.00%
Robbery41.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Possession of weapons21.35100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59107.38-16.90%
Anti-social behaviour5226.5133.33%
Public order3623.3633.33%
Shoplifting3016.1720.00%
Drugs2213.48175.00%
Other theft149.88366.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft55.39150.00%
Burglary32.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-33.33%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7193.90-7.79%
Anti-social behaviour3931.90-15.22%
Public order2717.5235.00%
Shoplifting2512.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1811.2328.57%
Drugs88.09-50.00%
Burglary63.59100.00%
Other theft32.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Theft from the person21.35-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77101.096.94%
Anti-social behaviour4634.60-9.80%
Shoplifting3020.67-23.08%
Public order2013.48-23.08%
Drugs168.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson147.1916.67%
Other theft96.29-25.00%
Theft from the person34.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.35200.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72106.0310.77%
Anti-social behaviour5132.35264.29%
Shoplifting3922.9118.18%
Public order2617.5285.71%
Drugs1411.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.2933.33%
Other theft125.3920.00%
Theft from the person35.3950.00%
Possession of weapons21.35100.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6578.63-15.58%
Shoplifting3329.2017.86%
Drugs2014.83-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour148.99-44.00%
Public order146.29-41.67%
Other theft106.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.4950.00%
Bicycle theft34.0450.00%
Burglary21.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.90-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7797.9522.22%
Shoplifting2834.60-15.15%
Drugs2712.58125.00%
Anti-social behaviour2512.13-41.86%
Public order2411.2360.00%
Other theft1510.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.74-45.45%
Burglary52.70150.00%
Possession of weapons32.25200.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Theft from the person20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6389.86-23.17%
Anti-social behaviour4328.3122.86%
Shoplifting3319.32-17.50%
Public order1514.83-25.00%
Drugs126.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.390.00%
Other theft94.94125.00%
Theft from the person34.040.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8298.390.00%
Shoplifting4036.84-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3517.97-16.67%
Public order2015.73-4.76%
Drugs168.99-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson117.19-21.43%
Bicycle theft44.940.00%
Other theft41.80-78.95%
Theft from the person31.800.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82119.5120.59%
Shoplifting4336.84-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour4219.3216.67%
Drugs3418.8770.00%
Public order2115.28-41.67%
Other theft199.4411.76%
Criminal damage and arson148.547.69%
Burglary36.29-25.00%
Theft from the person31.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68119.06-1.45%
Shoplifting6030.550.00%
Public order3626.9680.00%
Anti-social behaviour3616.17-5.26%
Drugs2016.1766.67%
Other theft178.9954.55%
Criminal damage and arson137.64160.00%
Theft from the person45.840.00%
Burglary41.8033.33%
Bicycle theft31.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69105.586.15%
Shoplifting6031.0036.36%
Anti-social behaviour3826.9611.76%
Public order2017.0733.33%
Drugs128.99-52.00%
Other theft115.39-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.94-28.57%
Bicycle theft52.2566.67%
Possession of weapons52.2525.00%
Theft from the person42.25-33.33%
Burglary31.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other crime10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65101.990.00%
Shoplifting4429.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3419.770.00%
Drugs2515.280.00%
Public order1511.230.00%
Other theft156.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.740.00%
Theft from the person63.150.00%
Other crime52.700.00%
Possession of weapons42.250.00%
Bicycle theft31.800.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202452
July 202439
June 202446
May 202451
April 202414
March 202425
February 202443
January 202435
December 202342
November 202336
October 202338
September 202334

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 20248
June 202416
May 202414
April 202420
March 202427
February 202412
January 202416
December 202334
November 202320
October 202312
September 202325

A total of 932 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202459
July 202471
June 202477
May 202472
April 202465
March 202477
February 202463
January 202482
December 202382
November 202368
October 202369
September 202365

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 20244
December 202319
November 202317
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 315 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 202427
June 202420
May 202426
April 202414
March 202424
February 202415
January 202420
December 202321
November 202336
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 497 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202425
June 202430
May 202439
April 202433
March 202428
February 202433
January 202440
December 202343
November 202360
October 202360
September 202344

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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 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 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
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 1LT 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
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Oulton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Northgate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Lumley Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bunce Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Forest Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little Abbey Gateway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bath Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Groves
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Pepper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Linen Hall Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Goss Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1