BOUGHTON, CH3 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH3 5AF

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AF, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.75 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH3 5AF, encompassing approximately 615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

CH3 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Love Street with total crimes: 11
  • Canal Side with total crimes: 9
  • Union Terrace with total crimes: 5

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28126.7547.37%
Public order1345.500.00%
Shoplifting1221.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour819.50-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson513.0066.67%
Other crime48.12100.00%
Burglary36.5050.00%
Robbery24.870.00%
Theft from the person13.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Drugs11.62-91.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28157.6255.56%
Violence and sexual offences1945.50-44.12%
Public order1330.8730.00%
Drugs1221.12100.00%
Other theft919.50350.00%
Shoplifting614.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.75-66.67%
Burglary24.87-33.33%
Theft from the person23.250.00%
Other crime23.250.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34149.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1855.2580.00%
Public order1029.2511.11%
Criminal damage and arson916.2528.57%
Drugs614.62100.00%
Shoplifting49.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime36.500.00%
Burglary34.870.00%
Other crime24.870.00%
Other theft23.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1791.00-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour1027.62-47.37%
Public order916.25-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson714.6240.00%
Shoplifting511.370.00%
Other theft48.12-20.00%
Drugs36.50-66.67%
Robbery14.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30157.6211.11%
Anti-social behaviour1948.75280.00%
Public order1330.8730.00%
Drugs921.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson514.62150.00%
Shoplifting58.120.00%
Other theft58.12-37.50%
Burglary38.12200.00%
Possession of weapons24.870.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27102.378.00%
Public order1043.87-16.67%
Drugs816.25-27.27%
Other theft813.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.00-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson28.12-60.00%
Theft from the person13.250.00%
Burglary11.62-75.00%
Robbery11.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25133.2519.05%
Public order1240.6271.43%
Anti-social behaviour1119.50-21.43%
Drugs1117.87266.67%
Shoplifting717.87250.00%
Other theft511.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.1225.00%
Burglary48.120.00%
Other crime26.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2191.00-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour1434.1227.27%
Public order722.75-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson411.37300.00%
Bicycle theft36.50200.00%
Drugs34.87-50.00%
Shoplifting24.87-81.82%
Robbery13.250.00%
Other theft11.62-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38136.508.57%
Anti-social behaviour1161.75-8.33%
Shoplifting1117.8722.22%
Public order917.870.00%
Drugs614.62-33.33%
Other theft49.75-33.33%
Burglary26.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35146.256.06%
Anti-social behaviour1256.8750.00%
Shoplifting919.50-35.71%
Drugs914.62125.00%
Public order914.62-25.00%
Other theft614.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.7550.00%
Burglary49.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33138.12-2.94%
Shoplifting1453.62180.00%
Public order1222.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour819.5060.00%
Other theft613.0050.00%
Drugs49.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.50-33.33%
Theft from the person36.500.00%
Possession of weapons14.87-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34113.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson655.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.750.00%
Shoplifting58.120.00%
Drugs58.120.00%
Other theft48.120.00%
Public order46.500.00%
Possession of weapons26.500.00%
Burglary23.250.00%
Robbery13.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202434
June 202417
May 202430
April 202427
March 202425
February 202421
January 202438
December 202335
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202428
July 202418
June 202410
May 202419
April 20245
March 202411
February 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Love Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Canal Side
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. The Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Forest Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beaconsfield Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shot Tower Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. The Bars
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bath Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Egerton Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Car Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charterhall Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wharton Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Carter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. City Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leadworks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Steam Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1