CH3 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH3 5BD

CH3 5BD, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 182.90 per 1,000 population. This CH3 5BD 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 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH3 5BD, encompassing approximately 557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

CH3 5BD 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 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38182.90111.11%
Anti-social behaviour2168.1440.00%
Public order1137.6622.22%
Criminal damage and arson919.7228.57%
Drugs716.14133.33%
Shoplifting412.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime37.170.00%
Burglary35.380.00%
Other crime25.380.00%
Other theft23.59-60.00%
Theft from the person13.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18116.55-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour1532.28-25.00%
Public order926.90-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson716.1440.00%
Other theft512.550.00%
Shoplifting58.970.00%
Drugs38.97-81.25%
Bicycle theft15.380.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%
Robbery11.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31190.076.90%
Anti-social behaviour2055.59122.22%
Drugs1635.8677.78%
Public order1328.6918.18%
Criminal damage and arson523.31150.00%
Shoplifting58.970.00%
Other theft58.97-44.44%
Burglary38.97200.00%
Possession of weapons25.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.590.00%
Bicycle theft13.590.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29129.117.41%
Public order1152.00-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour919.72-30.77%
Drugs916.14-60.87%
Other theft916.1480.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.14-60.00%
Theft from the person13.590.00%
Burglary11.79-75.00%
Robbery11.790.00%

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 offences27182.9028.57%
Drugs2348.41475.00%
Public order1541.2487.50%
Anti-social behaviour1326.90-13.33%
Shoplifting723.31250.00%
Other theft512.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.9725.00%
Burglary48.970.00%
Other crime27.170.00%
Theft from the person13.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21109.38-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour1537.6615.38%
Public order826.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.35100.00%
Drugs47.17-63.64%
Bicycle theft37.17200.00%
Shoplifting25.38-81.82%
Other theft23.59-50.00%
Robbery13.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39170.35-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour1369.93-31.58%
Drugs1123.31-64.52%
Shoplifting1119.7222.22%
Public order1019.72-9.09%
Other theft417.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.17-66.67%
Burglary23.59-50.00%
Other crime13.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43234.9019.44%
Drugs3177.11675.00%
Anti-social behaviour1955.5958.33%
Public order1134.07-15.38%
Shoplifting919.72-35.71%
Other theft816.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson614.3550.00%
Burglary410.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36168.56-10.00%
Shoplifting1464.55180.00%
Public order1325.10225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1223.319.09%
Other theft721.5275.00%
Drugs412.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.17-33.33%
Theft from the person37.170.00%
Possession of weapons15.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40152.4273.91%
Anti-social behaviour1171.73-38.89%
Drugs719.72-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.55200.00%
Shoplifting510.7666.67%
Other theft48.97-50.00%
Public order47.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons37.1750.00%
Burglary25.38-33.33%
Robbery13.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23145.24-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour1841.240.00%
Drugs1032.2866.67%
Other theft817.9314.29%
Public order614.35-50.00%
Shoplifting310.7650.00%
Burglary35.38200.00%
Vehicle crime25.380.00%
Possession of weapons23.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Theft from the person23.59100.00%
Other crime13.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.79-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35172.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1862.760.00%
Public order1232.280.00%
Other theft721.520.00%
Bicycle theft712.550.00%
Drugs612.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.760.00%
Possession of weapons25.380.00%
Shoplifting23.590.00%
Burglary13.590.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202413
April 202411
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 20234
September 20236
August 202312

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 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 20239
November 202314
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 8 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

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202418
May 202431
April 202429
March 202427
February 202421
January 202439
December 202343
November 202336
October 202340
September 202323
August 202335

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202415
May 202420
April 20249
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202311
September 202318
August 202318

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 202416
April 20249
March 202423
February 20244
January 202411
December 202331
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH3 5BD 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. Car Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chester (Station)
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Canal Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Bars
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queens Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Priory Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. York Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Egerton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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