CH2 1FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH2 1FL

CH2 1FL, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.92 per 1,000 population. This CH2 1FL 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 1FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH2 1FL, encompassing approximately 1305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (51.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

CH2 1FL 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 1FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4778.9251.61%
Anti-social behaviour1536.010.00%
Public order1511.4987.50%
Other theft711.49-30.00%
Vehicle crime45.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.07-42.86%
Drugs33.07-57.14%
Shoplifting32.30-40.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3174.33-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour1523.7566.67%
Other theft1011.49233.33%
Public order87.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.13133.33%
Drugs75.36133.33%
Bicycle theft55.36400.00%
Shoplifting53.8325.00%
Burglary23.830.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3956.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour929.88-55.00%
Public order66.90-53.85%
Shoplifting44.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Other theft32.3050.00%
Drugs32.3050.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2659.00-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour2019.9253.85%
Public order1315.3330.00%
Shoplifting69.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.60200.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Drugs21.53-60.00%
Other theft21.53-60.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3159.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1323.7530.00%
Public order109.96150.00%
Shoplifting97.6650.00%
Drugs56.90-44.44%
Other theft53.830.00%
Theft from the person13.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-88.89%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3159.00-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour1023.750.00%
Drugs97.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.9050.00%
Shoplifting66.90100.00%
Other theft54.60-37.50%
Public order43.83-63.64%
Other crime13.070.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3562.8352.17%
Public order1126.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.43-33.33%
Other theft87.66700.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.130.00%
Shoplifting34.600.00%
Drugs22.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2354.40-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour1517.62-6.25%
Public order1011.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.66200.00%
Drugs64.600.00%
Shoplifting34.6050.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.77-80.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3155.94-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour1623.75-20.00%
Drugs612.26200.00%
Other crime54.600.00%
Public order53.83-50.00%
Other theft33.83-66.67%
Shoplifting22.30-60.00%
Theft from the person21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-66.67%
Burglary11.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3568.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2026.820.00%
Public order1015.33-37.50%
Other theft97.66-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.90-33.33%
Shoplifting54.60150.00%
Vehicle crime23.830.00%
Drugs21.53-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3588.899.38%
Anti-social behaviour2026.8242.86%
Public order1615.33128.57%
Other theft1012.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.66200.00%
Drugs76.90-12.50%
Bicycle theft55.360.00%
Burglary43.83100.00%
Theft from the person33.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Shoplifting21.53-60.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3267.43-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour1424.520.00%
Drugs810.73-42.86%
Other theft86.1333.33%
Public order76.1316.67%
Shoplifting55.3625.00%
Bicycle theft53.8325.00%
Other crime33.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Burglary22.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3365.130.00%
Drugs1425.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.730.00%
Public order610.730.00%
Other theft64.600.00%
Bicycle theft44.600.00%
Shoplifting43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20249
June 202420
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 202415
January 202416
December 202320
November 202320
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202431
July 202439
June 202426
May 202431
April 202431
March 202435
February 202423
January 202431
December 202335
November 202335
October 202332
September 202333

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 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
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20246
June 202413
May 202410
April 20244
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 202316
October 20237
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 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH2 1FL 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. Northgate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Louise Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Henry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bouverie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. St Martin'S Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hatherton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Walter Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gorse Stacks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Stuart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lyon Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Garden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chichester Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cambrian Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Lock Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Henshall Street
    Total1
    Burglary1