CH1 2JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 2JD

CH1 2JD, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.16 per 1,000 population. This CH1 2JD 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 2JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 2JD, encompassing approximately 3521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH1 2JD area, explore the CH1 2JD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)

CH1 2JD 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: 25

CH1 2JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8068.1637.93%
Public order4122.7236.67%
Shoplifting3611.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour2910.22-35.56%
Other theft148.2455.56%
Drugs123.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.41-23.08%
Burglary42.84100.00%
Theft from the person41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5861.63-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour4516.4750.00%
Shoplifting3212.7823.08%
Public order309.0911.11%
Drugs158.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.26-18.75%
Other theft93.69350.00%
Bicycle theft52.5666.67%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7056.23-11.39%
Anti-social behaviour3019.88-33.33%
Public order278.5212.50%
Shoplifting267.67-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson167.3845.45%
Drugs104.54-28.57%
Burglary42.840.00%
Other crime31.14-25.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.57-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7966.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour4522.442.27%
Shoplifting3312.78-28.26%
Public order249.3714.29%
Drugs146.827.69%
Criminal damage and arson113.9810.00%
Other theft103.12-16.67%
Burglary42.84100.00%
Other crime41.140.00%
Theft from the person31.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7966.4612.86%
Shoplifting4622.4439.39%
Anti-social behaviour4413.06158.82%
Public order2112.5040.00%
Drugs135.96-31.58%
Other theft123.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.41-23.08%
Theft from the person32.8450.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7053.11-7.89%
Shoplifting3319.8810.00%
Drugs199.37-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour175.40-22.73%
Public order154.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson134.26116.67%
Other theft83.69-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.2750.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7660.2116.92%
Shoplifting3021.58-11.76%
Public order248.5241.18%
Anti-social behaviour226.82-40.54%
Drugs216.2550.00%
Other theft145.9655.56%
Burglary63.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-45.45%
Possession of weapons41.70300.00%
Bicycle theft21.14-33.33%
Theft from the person20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6557.37-22.62%
Anti-social behaviour3718.460.00%
Shoplifting3410.51-17.07%
Public order179.6621.43%
Drugs144.83-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.9822.22%
Other theft93.1250.00%
Robbery32.560.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8461.633.70%
Shoplifting4123.86-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour3711.64-13.95%
Drugs1510.51-55.88%
Public order144.26-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.98-10.00%
Other theft62.56-70.00%
Bicycle theft31.700.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8174.123.85%
Shoplifting4423.00-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour4312.5016.22%
Drugs3412.2170.00%
Other theft209.6611.11%
Public order205.68-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson105.68-28.57%
Theft from the person32.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7879.244.00%
Shoplifting5822.15-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour3716.47-7.50%
Public order3410.5170.00%
Drugs209.6642.86%
Other theft185.6838.46%
Criminal damage and arson145.11133.33%
Burglary53.98150.00%
Bicycle theft41.42-20.00%
Theft from the person41.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-83.33%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7570.4310.29%
Shoplifting6021.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour4017.0414.29%
Public order2011.3625.00%
Drugs145.68-56.25%
Other theft133.98-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.7020.00%
Bicycle theft51.7025.00%
Theft from the person41.42-33.33%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Other crime20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6869.300.00%
Shoplifting4519.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour3512.780.00%
Drugs329.940.00%
Public order169.090.00%
Other theft164.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.540.00%
Theft from the person62.270.00%
Other crime51.700.00%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.420.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 963 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202458
July 202470
June 202479
May 202479
April 202470
March 202476
February 202465
January 202484
December 202381
November 202378
October 202375
September 202368

A total of 461 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202445
July 202430
June 202445
May 202444
April 202417
March 202422
February 202437
January 202437
December 202343
November 202337
October 202340
September 202335

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 202320
November 202318
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 202427
June 202424
May 202421
April 202415
March 202424
February 202417
January 202414
December 202320
November 202334
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 518 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
July 202426
June 202433
May 202446
April 202433
March 202430
February 202434
January 202441
December 202344
November 202358
October 202360
September 202345

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202419
March 202421
February 202414
January 202415
December 202334
November 202320
October 202314
September 202332

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 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 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH1 2JD 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
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Other theft3
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brookdale Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chester Bus Interchange
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. James Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Oulton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Delamere Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Henry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Little Abbey Gateway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upper Northgate Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pepper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Linen Hall Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Martin'S Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goss Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Feathers Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1