BRAY CLOSE, CW1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW1 5LJ

BRAY CLOSE, CW1 5LJ, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This CW1 5LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CW1 postcode area, which has experienced 461 crimes and a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CW1 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3953 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CW1 5LJ area, explore the CW1 5LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

CW1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manchester Bridge with total crimes: 8
  • Buxton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Hall O'Shaw Street with total crimes: 5

BRAY CLOSE, CW1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8853.85%
Anti-social behaviour85.0633.33%
Shoplifting52.02-58.33%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.38-43.48%
Shoplifting123.29-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.0450.00%
Public order51.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.39-25.81%
Shoplifting135.8285.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.2933.33%
Public order21.01100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.14106.67%
Shoplifting77.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.85-16.67%
Shoplifting73.7940.00%
Public order61.77200.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.8420.00%
Shoplifting54.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2650.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5950.00%
Shoplifting53.79-16.67%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.09-37.50%
Shoplifting62.5350.00%
Public order41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Burglary20.76-75.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.11-5.88%
Burglary84.0533.33%
Shoplifting42.02-42.86%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6370.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.30250.00%
Shoplifting71.7740.00%
Burglary61.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83-44.44%
Shoplifting52.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.830.00%
Burglary24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202413
June 202423
May 202431
April 202415
March 202418
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW1 5LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manchester Bridge
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Buxton Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
  • 3. Hall O'Shaw Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Richmond Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Poplar Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Newfield Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Byron Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilding Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Greendale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Barrie Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Coleridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1