CW5 5GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW5 5GX

CW5 5GX, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.53 per 1,000 population. This CW5 5GX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CW5 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CW5 5GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW5 5GX, encompassing approximately 3261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)

CW5 5GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pepper Street with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wall Lane with total crimes: 5

CW5 5GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.44-26.92%
Shoplifting175.8354.55%
Public order85.2114.29%
Other theft52.4566.67%
Other crime31.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.6313.04%
Shoplifting117.9783.33%
Public order73.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.15200.00%
Other theft31.84-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.17-4.17%
Public order97.05350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.760.00%
Shoplifting62.7650.00%
Other theft51.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.3680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Shoplifting41.23-33.33%
Public order21.23-71.43%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.41-44.83%
Public order74.910.00%
Shoplifting62.15500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Drugs41.23-50.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.09123.08%
Drugs88.89700.00%
Public order72.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-50.00%
Other theft41.8433.33%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0485.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.99140.00%
Public order33.68200.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.75-74.07%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-37.50%
Other theft41.53300.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.64-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4533.33%
Public order41.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.7287.50%
Other theft59.20150.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.59-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Shoplifting20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.950.00%
Drugs87.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202426
June 202423
May 202424
April 202416
March 202429
February 202413
January 20247
December 202327
November 202330
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW5 5GX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pepper Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wall Lane
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowers Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Albert Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Mill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wych House Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lady Helen Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Red Lion Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Malbank
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Manor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Church Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St Annes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dog Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Davenport Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Baronia Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Volunteer Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. King Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bowyer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Cromwell Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1