CH3 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH3 5AP

CH3 5AP, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 177.31 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5AP 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 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH3 5AP, encompassing approximately 586 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CH3 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7

CH3 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39177.3177.27%
Anti-social behaviour2266.4983.33%
Public order1037.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.0512.50%
Drugs815.34166.67%
Shoplifting413.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime36.820.00%
Burglary35.110.00%
Other crime25.11100.00%
Other theft23.41-60.00%
Theft from the person13.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22115.93-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour1237.51-40.00%
Public order1020.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson817.0514.29%
Other theft513.640.00%
Shoplifting58.520.00%
Drugs38.52-82.35%
Theft from the person15.110.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39202.8830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2066.49122.22%
Drugs1734.10112.50%
Public order1428.9827.27%
Criminal damage and arson723.87250.00%
Shoplifting511.930.00%
Other theft58.52-44.44%
Burglary48.52300.00%
Possession of weapons26.820.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Bicycle theft13.410.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Theft from the person11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30124.4611.11%
Public order1151.15-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour918.75-35.71%
Other theft915.3480.00%
Drugs815.34-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson213.64-60.00%
Theft from the person13.410.00%
Other crime11.70-50.00%
Burglary11.70-80.00%
Robbery11.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27179.0212.50%
Drugs2346.03475.00%
Public order1739.21112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1428.980.00%
Shoplifting723.87250.00%
Other theft511.93400.00%
Burglary58.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.5225.00%
Other crime28.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24105.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour1440.9240.00%
Public order823.87-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson413.64300.00%
Drugs46.82-63.64%
Bicycle theft36.82200.00%
Shoplifting25.11-81.82%
Robbery13.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%
Other theft11.70-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42158.56-4.55%
Drugs1171.61-65.62%
Shoplifting1118.7510.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.75-28.57%
Public order917.05-10.00%
Other theft415.34-50.00%
Burglary26.82-50.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44218.2315.79%
Drugs3275.02540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1454.5627.27%
Shoplifting1023.87-28.57%
Public order1017.05-37.50%
Other theft817.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.6420.00%
Burglary410.23100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38175.61-7.32%
Public order1664.79300.00%
Shoplifting1427.28180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1123.8737.50%
Other theft818.7560.00%
Drugs513.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson58.52-16.67%
Theft from the person38.520.00%
Burglary25.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41143.2170.83%
Anti-social behaviour869.90-52.94%
Drugs713.64-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.93200.00%
Other theft510.23-37.50%
Shoplifting58.5266.67%
Public order48.52-20.00%
Burglary36.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons25.11100.00%
Robbery13.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24136.39-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour1740.9221.43%
Drugs1028.9866.67%
Other theft817.0514.29%
Public order513.64-61.54%
Burglary48.52300.00%
Shoplifting36.8250.00%
Vehicle crime25.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41-33.33%
Theft from the person23.410.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.70-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.70-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34160.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour1457.970.00%
Public order1323.870.00%
Other theft722.160.00%
Drugs611.930.00%
Bicycle theft610.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.230.00%
Possession of weapons25.110.00%
Shoplifting23.410.00%
Theft from the person23.410.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Burglary13.410.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 202417
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202316
October 20234
September 20235
August 202313

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 10 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
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202422
May 202439
April 202430
March 202427
February 202424
January 202442
December 202344
November 202338
October 202341
September 202324
August 202334

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202412
May 202420
April 20249
March 202414
February 202414
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238
September 202317
August 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202417
April 20248
March 202423
February 20244
January 202411
December 202332
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Forest Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. City Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 5. Dee Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Love Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Charles Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chesham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Car Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chester (Station)
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Canal Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Bars
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Egerton Street East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Charterhall Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Steam Mill Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. York Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Egerton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Thomas Brassey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Dee Hills Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Alma Street
    Total1
    Other theft1