CH4 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH4 7AF

CH4 7AF, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.84 per 1,000 population. This CH4 7AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CH4 postcode area, which has experienced 159 crimes and a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CH4 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CH4 7AF, encompassing approximately 1007 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CH4 7AF area, explore the CH4 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CH4 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lumley Place with total crimes: 5
  • Forest Street with total crimes: 4
  • Union Street with total crimes: 3

CH4 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.84-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences68.94-40.00%
Public order55.96-28.57%
Theft from the person14.960.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1344.68-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences1012.91-23.08%
Drugs89.93700.00%
Public order77.9440.00%
Other theft46.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.97-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.99-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1847.6663.64%
Violence and sexual offences1317.87-13.33%
Public order512.91400.00%
Burglary34.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98-40.00%
Shoplifting22.980.00%
Drugs11.99-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour1114.890.00%
Drugs610.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.96150.00%
Public order14.96-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1130.78175.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.92-25.00%
Public order68.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.96100.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.8020.00%
Public order511.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.960.00%
Drugs33.97-40.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.81400.00%
Drugs59.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.96-50.00%
Public order43.97100.00%
Other theft23.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences27.94-81.82%
Public order21.99100.00%
Drugs11.99-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.83-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour610.92-45.45%
Drugs25.96-88.89%
Bicycle theft21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-50.00%
Public order11.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1954.61375.00%
Drugs1818.86800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.87450.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.92300.00%
Vehicle crime23.970.00%
Shoplifting11.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.87-76.47%
Shoplifting33.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.98-66.67%
Public order21.99-33.33%
Drugs21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.880.00%
Public order35.960.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202418
June 202411
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 20242
January 202411
December 202319
November 20234
October 202317

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 202318
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH4 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lumley Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Forest Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bath Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Groves
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Priory Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Meadows Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Albion Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1