CH1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 4LJ

CH1 4LJ, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This CH1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 1389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH1 4LJ area, explore the CH1 4LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH1 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Whipcord Lane with total crimes: 1

CH1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.920.00%
Other crime32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.92-20.00%
Shoplifting32.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6025.00%
Shoplifting53.60-28.57%
Public order23.600.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.52-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences45.0433.33%
Other theft22.880.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.9683.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.92-40.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.6033.33%
Burglary22.88100.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.40200.00%
Shoplifting44.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.8850.00%
Shoplifting32.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.16-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.48-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Shoplifting21.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.24600.00%
Shoplifting45.04-50.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.240.00%
Drugs25.760.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH1 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whipcord Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. South View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Crane Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wetherby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1