BOUGHTON, CH3 5AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH3 5AG

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AG, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 164.64 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5AG 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 5AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH3 5AG, encompassing approximately 522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH3 5AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Love Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Canal Side with total crimes: 9

BOUGHTON, CH3 5AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30164.6442.86%
Shoplifting1557.4366.67%
Public order1428.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1026.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson519.1466.67%
Other crime49.57100.00%
Burglary37.6650.00%
Robbery25.740.00%
Theft from the person13.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Drugs11.91-91.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30202.9342.86%
Violence and sexual offences2157.43-38.24%
Public order1440.2027.27%
Drugs1226.80100.00%
Other theft922.97350.00%
Shoplifting917.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft25.74100.00%
Burglary23.83-33.33%
Theft from the person23.830.00%
Other crime23.83-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34191.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2165.0916.67%
Public order1140.2022.22%
Criminal damage and arson921.060.00%
Drugs617.23100.00%
Shoplifting511.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime39.570.00%
Other crime35.740.00%
Burglary35.740.00%
Other theft25.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Robbery11.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18135.92-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences1734.46-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson932.5580.00%
Public order917.23-35.71%
Shoplifting817.2360.00%
Other theft515.32-16.67%
Drugs39.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft15.740.00%
Robbery11.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30191.443.45%
Anti-social behaviour2057.43233.33%
Public order1438.2955.56%
Drugs926.800.00%
Other theft617.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.49150.00%
Shoplifting59.57400.00%
Burglary39.57200.00%
Possession of weapons25.740.00%
Vehicle crime23.830.00%
Bicycle theft13.830.00%
Robbery11.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Theft from the person11.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29128.2711.54%
Drugs955.52-18.18%
Public order917.23-25.00%
Other theft817.2314.29%
Anti-social behaviour615.32-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson211.49-60.00%
Theft from the person13.830.00%
Shoplifting11.91-85.71%
Burglary11.91-75.00%
Robbery11.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26164.6423.81%
Public order1249.7771.43%
Anti-social behaviour1122.97-31.25%
Drugs1121.06450.00%
Other theft721.06600.00%
Shoplifting713.40250.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.4025.00%
Burglary49.570.00%
Other crime27.660.00%
Theft from the person13.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21109.12-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour1640.2014.29%
Public order730.63-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson413.40100.00%
Bicycle theft37.66200.00%
Shoplifting25.74-81.82%
Drugs23.83-71.43%
Robbery13.830.00%
Other theft11.91-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37174.212.78%
Anti-social behaviour1470.83-17.65%
Public order1126.8010.00%
Shoplifting1121.0610.00%
Drugs721.06-30.00%
Other theft413.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.66-71.43%
Burglary23.83-50.00%
Theft from the person13.830.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36191.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1768.9221.43%
Shoplifting1032.55-33.33%
Drugs1019.14150.00%
Public order1019.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson719.1475.00%
Other theft613.40-14.29%
Burglary411.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36187.61-7.69%
Shoplifting1568.9266.67%
Public order1428.72250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1426.8040.00%
Other theft726.8075.00%
Drugs413.40-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.66-33.33%
Theft from the person37.66200.00%
Possession of weapons15.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39170.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour1074.660.00%
Shoplifting919.140.00%
Drugs717.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.400.00%
Other theft411.490.00%
Public order47.660.00%
Possession of weapons37.660.00%
Bicycle theft25.740.00%
Burglary23.830.00%
Theft from the person13.830.00%
Robbery11.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202411
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 202412
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 202434
June 202417
May 202430
April 202429
March 202426
February 202421
January 202437
December 202336
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202430
July 202421
June 202418
May 202420
April 20246
March 202411
February 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 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 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 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 20249
March 202411
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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 5AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Love Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Canal Side
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Union Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. York Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Egerton Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Queens Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Car Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charterhall Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Wharton Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Carter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. City Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leadworks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Steam Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1