CH1 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 2JH

CH1 2JH, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.82 per 1,000 population. This CH1 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 2JH, encompassing approximately 4049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)

CH1 2JH 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: 20

CH1 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7654.8252.00%
Public order3918.7739.29%
Shoplifting299.63-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour277.16-28.95%
Other theft136.678.33%
Drugs123.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.96-16.67%
Burglary42.4733.33%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Theft from the person30.7450.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5050.37-27.54%
Anti-social behaviour3812.3546.15%
Shoplifting309.3815.38%
Public order287.4127.27%
Drugs156.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.700.00%
Other theft122.96300.00%
Bicycle theft62.96100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6944.45-2.82%
Anti-social behaviour2617.04-35.00%
Shoplifting266.42-16.13%
Public order226.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.4320.00%
Drugs62.96-50.00%
Burglary41.4833.33%
Other theft30.99-57.14%
Robbery30.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7151.367.58%
Anti-social behaviour4017.535.26%
Shoplifting319.88-32.61%
Public order227.6515.79%
Drugs125.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.9642.86%
Other theft72.47-30.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6651.110.00%
Shoplifting4616.3035.29%
Anti-social behaviour3811.36171.43%
Public order199.3846.15%
Drugs124.69-29.41%
Other theft102.9642.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.47-50.00%
Theft from the person31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6642.97-1.49%
Shoplifting3416.3030.77%
Drugs178.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.46100.00%
Public order133.46-40.91%
Other theft73.21-30.00%
Bicycle theft31.7350.00%
Burglary10.74-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6745.9315.52%
Shoplifting2616.54-21.21%
Public order226.4229.41%
Anti-social behaviour205.43-41.18%
Drugs174.9441.67%
Other theft104.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.47-36.36%
Burglary51.73150.00%
Possession of weapons41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5846.18-13.43%
Anti-social behaviour3414.326.25%
Shoplifting338.403.12%
Public order178.1521.43%
Drugs124.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson112.96120.00%
Other theft82.7233.33%
Theft from the person31.980.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6744.20-1.47%
Anti-social behaviour3216.54-3.03%
Shoplifting327.90-8.57%
Drugs147.90-22.22%
Public order143.46-33.33%
Other theft63.46-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-44.44%
Theft from the person31.230.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6851.610.00%
Shoplifting3516.79-25.53%
Anti-social behaviour338.64-10.81%
Public order218.15-27.59%
Drugs185.195.88%
Other theft164.44-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson93.95-35.71%
Theft from the person32.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6861.980.00%
Shoplifting4716.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour3711.610.00%
Public order299.140.00%
Other theft197.160.00%
Drugs174.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.200.00%
Burglary53.460.00%
Bicycle theft41.230.00%
Theft from the person40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202438
July 202426
June 202440
May 202438
April 202414
March 202420
February 202434
January 202432
December 202333
November 202337

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202413
March 202422
February 202417
January 202414
December 202321
November 202329

A total of 369 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 202426
June 202431
May 202446
April 202434
March 202426
February 202433
January 202432
December 202335
November 202347

A total of 726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202450
July 202469
June 202471
May 202466
April 202466
March 202467
February 202458
January 202467
December 202368
November 202368

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 202417
March 202417
February 202412
January 202414
December 202318
November 202317

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 202316
November 202319

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH1 2JH 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
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    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. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brookdale Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chester Bus Interchange
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. James Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Oulton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Delamere Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northgate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Louise Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Henry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Little Abbey Gateway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper Northgate Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Wharf View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Linen Hall Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Martin'S Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goss Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queens Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gorse Stacks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1