WESTMINSTER ROAD, CH2 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH2 3AU

WESTMINSTER ROAD, CH2 3AU, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This CH2 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH2 3AU, encompassing approximately 4257 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH2 3AU area, explore the CH2 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CH2 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Law Street with total crimes: 5
  • Faulkner Street with total crimes: 4

WESTMINSTER ROAD, CH2 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2210.00%
Public order72.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.3550.00%
Public order61.4120.00%
Shoplifting51.41150.00%
Burglary21.17-60.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.529.09%
Public order52.8225.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Shoplifting20.70-75.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.05-42.11%
Shoplifting82.58-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8158.33%
Shoplifting94.4680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1133.33%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Public order40.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.280.00%
Shoplifting52.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87100.00%
Shoplifting42.82-63.64%
Public order30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.1137.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3466.67%
Shoplifting82.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-25.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.41-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Shoplifting20.94-75.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7544.44%
Shoplifting83.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8833.33%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.340.00%
Vehicle crime52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 202419
April 202412
March 202412
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH2 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Law Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Faulkner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Derby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Panton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. A56
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kilmorey Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hewitt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Panton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gosforth Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Shavington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charterhall Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1