CH1 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH1 5WB

CH1 5WB, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This CH1 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH1 5WB, encompassing approximately 2581 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH1 5WB area, explore the CH1 5WB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH1 5WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 7
  • Marlowe Close with total crimes: 6

CH1 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2380.00%
Public order46.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.46-9.09%
Public order43.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.620.00%
Public order84.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.46-21.43%
Public order64.2650.00%
Other theft52.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.91600.00%
Public order45.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-89.47%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.62216.67%
Public order27.360.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8750.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-55.56%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.58-10.00%
Public order33.49-25.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.300.00%
Public order43.8733.33%
Burglary31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5825.00%
Public order33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 20242
March 202419
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH1 5WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Coleridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Marlowe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 4. Kipling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hereford Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Housman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wordsworth Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blacon Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wordsworth Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1