MELKRIDGE CLOSE, CH2 3DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH2 3DN

MELKRIDGE CLOSE, CH2 3DN, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This CH2 3DN 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 3DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH2 3DN, encompassing approximately 2951 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CH2 3DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Law Street with total crimes: 5
  • Faulkner Street with total crimes: 4
  • Panton Road with total crimes: 2

MELKRIDGE CLOSE, CH2 3DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.450.00%
Public order52.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-16.67%
Drugs11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0350.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.07-50.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.74-20.00%
Public order32.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7611.11%
Public order23.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.08125.00%
Other theft33.050.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.71100.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-77.78%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.370.00%
Vehicle crime32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20237

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Law Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Faulkner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Panton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A56
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hewitt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Panton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gosforth Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bishops Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Craithie Road
    Total1
    Other theft1