CH2 1FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH2 1FG

CH2 1FG, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.24 per 1,000 population. This CH2 1FG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH2 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH2 1FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH2 1FG, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH2 1FG area, explore the CH2 1FG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

CH2 1FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Chester Bus Interchange with total crimes: 7
  • Oulton Place with total crimes: 7

CH2 1FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4368.2472.00%
Public order1529.94114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1410.44-6.67%
Other theft89.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime55.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.48-33.33%
Drugs32.79-50.00%
Shoplifting32.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2559.18-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour1517.4187.50%
Other theft1010.44233.33%
Public order76.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.87100.00%
Drugs64.18100.00%
Bicycle theft44.18300.00%
Shoplifting42.7933.33%
Burglary22.790.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.5657.14%
Anti-social behaviour822.98-55.56%
Public order45.57-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Shoplifting32.09-50.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2147.35-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour1814.6263.64%
Public order1312.5344.44%
Shoplifting69.05-40.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Drugs21.39-50.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3150.133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1121.5822.22%
Shoplifting107.66150.00%
Public order96.96200.00%
Drugs46.27-55.56%
Other theft32.79-40.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-88.89%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3050.13-11.76%
Drugs920.89350.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.27-10.00%
Other theft56.27-37.50%
Shoplifting43.4833.33%
Public order32.79-72.73%
Other crime12.090.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3455.7061.90%
Public order1123.6710.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.66-23.08%
Other theft86.96700.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.5720.00%
Shoplifting34.180.00%
Drugs22.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2145.95-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour1314.62-7.14%
Public order109.05100.00%
Drugs66.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1866.67%
Shoplifting33.48200.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.70-80.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2947.35-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour1420.19-30.00%
Drugs59.75150.00%
Other crime53.480.00%
Public order53.48-50.00%
Other theft33.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-57.14%
Theft from the person22.090.00%
Shoplifting11.39-80.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3360.583.12%
Anti-social behaviour2022.980.00%
Public order1013.93-23.08%
Other theft96.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.270.00%
Shoplifting54.87150.00%
Drugs23.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3271.0210.34%
Anti-social behaviour2022.2842.86%
Public order1313.93116.67%
Other theft99.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.27133.33%
Drugs64.87-25.00%
Burglary44.18100.00%
Bicycle theft32.79-40.00%
Theft from the person22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.39-50.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2957.79-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour1420.197.69%
Drugs89.75-33.33%
Other theft85.5733.33%
Public order65.570.00%
Bicycle theft54.1866.67%
Shoplifting43.480.00%
Other crime32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3055.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1320.890.00%
Drugs129.050.00%
Public order68.360.00%
Other theft64.180.00%
Shoplifting44.180.00%
Bicycle theft32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202425
July 202433
June 202421
May 202431
April 202430
March 202434
February 202421
January 202429
December 202333
November 202332
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 202413
January 202414
December 202320
November 202320
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20244
June 202413
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH2 1FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chester Bus Interchange
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Oulton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Delamere Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Louise Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Henry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bouverie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Heathcote Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Little Abbey Gateway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Northgate Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Orchard Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Wharf View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Talbot Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hatherton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Walter Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gorse Stacks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stuart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Lyon Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chichester Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cambrian Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lock Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Henshall Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Church College Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Dawson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1