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 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 307.71 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH3 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 2.27 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (64.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

CH3 5AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Love Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51307.7164.52%
Shoplifting24106.7641.18%
Public order2250.244.76%
Anti-social behaviour1446.05-61.11%
Drugs1029.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson720.93-12.50%
Other crime414.65100.00%
Burglary48.37100.00%
Other theft38.37-70.00%
Robbery36.280.00%
Possession of weapons36.280.00%
Theft from the person26.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36303.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences3175.36-44.64%
Public order2164.8961.54%
Shoplifting1743.96-5.56%
Drugs1435.5955.56%
Other theft1029.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.93-20.00%
Bicycle theft216.750.00%
Burglary24.19-33.33%
Theft from the person24.190.00%
Other crime24.19-60.00%

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 offences60362.140.00%
Shoplifting43125.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2290.010.00%
Drugs1046.050.00%
Public order920.930.00%
Other theft718.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.650.00%
Possession of weapons414.650.00%
Burglary48.370.00%
Theft from the person38.370.00%
Bicycle theft26.280.00%
Robbery14.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202413
June 202414
May 202418
April 202416
March 202421
February 202411
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324
October 20239

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
September 202451
August 202431
July 202456
June 202429
May 202444
April 202440
March 202438
February 202434
January 202457
December 202355
November 202351
October 202360

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202436
July 202427
June 202422
May 202428
April 202413
March 202417
February 202422
January 202420
December 202324
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202418
June 202415
May 202421
April 202416
March 202418
February 202423
January 202429
December 202333
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 168 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 20248
May 202419
April 202412
March 202426
February 20244
January 202413
December 202337
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Love Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total10
    Drugs6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Canal Side
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brookdale Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. James Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. The Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Forest Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beaconsfield Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chesham Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shot Tower Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. The Bars
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bath Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Egerton Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Queens Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sibell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brook Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Car Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Charterhall Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Wharton Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Carter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1