BOUGHTON, CH3 5AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH3 5AE

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AE, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 318.18 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH3 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH3 5AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH3 5AE, encompassing approximately 477 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH3 5AE area, explore the CH3 5AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (93.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

CH3 5AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 40
  • Forest Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56318.1893.10%
Anti-social behaviour27117.2222.73%
Shoplifting1856.5220.00%
Public order1337.68-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1027.210.00%
Drugs920.9312.50%
Other crime518.84400.00%
Vehicle crime310.470.00%
Burglary36.28200.00%
Bicycle theft26.28100.00%
Theft from the person24.190.00%
Other theft24.19-71.43%
Robbery14.190.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29232.36-34.09%
Anti-social behaviour2260.71-21.43%
Shoplifting1546.05-28.57%
Public order1431.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson1029.3142.86%
Drugs820.93-57.89%
Other theft716.75-12.50%
Theft from the person214.65100.00%
Burglary14.19-66.67%
Other crime12.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Robbery12.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44328.6510.00%
Anti-social behaviour2892.10115.38%
Shoplifting2158.6131.25%
Drugs1943.9658.33%
Public order1839.7712.50%
Other theft837.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson716.7575.00%
Burglary314.65200.00%
Vehicle crime36.280.00%
Possession of weapons26.28100.00%
Bicycle theft14.190.00%
Robbery12.090.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Theft from the person12.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40249.105.26%
Public order1683.73-23.81%
Shoplifting1633.49-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1333.49-23.53%
Drugs1227.21-53.85%
Other theft1125.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson423.03-33.33%
Theft from the person28.37100.00%
Bicycle theft14.190.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other crime12.09-50.00%
Burglary12.09-80.00%
Robbery12.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38299.3411.76%
Drugs2679.55550.00%
Public order2154.4390.91%
Shoplifting1843.96-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour1737.68-22.73%
Other theft735.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.65-14.29%
Burglary512.560.00%
Other crime210.47100.00%
Possession of weapons14.190.00%
Robbery12.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34236.54-40.35%
Shoplifting2371.17-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour2248.1510.00%
Public order1146.05-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson723.03250.00%
Bicycle theft414.65100.00%
Drugs48.37-69.23%
Other theft48.370.00%
Robbery18.370.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57307.713.64%
Shoplifting29119.32-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour2060.71-16.67%
Public order1541.87-16.67%
Drugs1331.40-64.86%
Other theft427.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft24.190.00%
Burglary24.19-60.00%
Theft from the person14.19-50.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55404.017.84%
Drugs37115.13516.67%
Shoplifting3377.45-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour2469.0820.00%
Public order1850.24-25.00%
Other theft1037.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson820.9360.00%
Burglary516.7566.67%
Theft from the person210.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51345.39-15.00%
Shoplifting39106.76-9.30%
Public order2481.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour2050.24-9.09%
Other theft1141.8757.14%
Drugs623.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.56-28.57%
Burglary310.47-25.00%
Theft from the person36.280.00%
Other crime16.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.09-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60362.14100.00%
Shoplifting43125.60126.32%
Anti-social behaviour2290.0110.00%
Drugs1046.05-9.09%
Public order920.930.00%
Other theft718.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.65133.33%
Possession of weapons414.65100.00%
Burglary48.37-33.33%
Theft from the person38.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft26.28100.00%
Robbery14.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30257.47-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour2062.80-28.57%
Shoplifting1941.87-34.48%
Other theft1439.7740.00%
Drugs1129.3157.14%
Public order923.03-47.06%
Burglary618.84500.00%
Theft from the person412.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.37-50.00%
Other crime26.28100.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Possession of weapons24.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft14.19-88.89%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52349.580.00%
Shoplifting29108.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour2860.710.00%
Public order1758.610.00%
Other theft1035.590.00%
Bicycle theft920.930.00%
Drugs718.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.650.00%
Possession of weapons312.560.00%
Theft from the person36.280.00%
Burglary16.280.00%
Robbery12.090.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202418
April 202416
March 202421
February 202411
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324
October 20239
September 20239
August 202317

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202421
April 202416
March 202418
February 202423
January 202429
December 202333
November 202339
October 202343
September 202319
August 202329

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202429
May 202444
April 202440
March 202438
February 202434
January 202457
December 202355
November 202351
October 202360
September 202330
August 202352

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202422
May 202428
April 202413
March 202417
February 202422
January 202420
December 202324
November 202320
October 202322
September 202320
August 202328

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20239

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202419
April 202412
March 202426
February 20244
January 202413
December 202337
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311
August 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 202314
August 202310

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH3 5AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Forest Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. City Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 7. Dee Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Love Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Charles Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Chesham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Car Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chester (Station)
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Canal Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Bars
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queens Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Egerton Street East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charterhall Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Steam Mill Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Priory Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. York Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Brookdale Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Egerton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1