CW5 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW5 5RW

CW5 5RW, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.45 per 1,000 population. This CW5 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW5 5RW, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CW5 5RW area, explore the CW5 5RW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

CW5 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pepper Street with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

CW5 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2427.45242.86%
Shoplifting237.8491.67%
Violence and sexual offences157.52-37.50%
Other theft94.9028.57%
Public order62.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-75.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.89-4.00%
Shoplifting127.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.61-12.50%
Other theft72.29-22.22%
Public order62.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.960.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.5513.64%
Shoplifting168.17128.57%
Other theft95.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.940.00%
Public order62.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2846.67%
Other theft127.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.9260.00%
Shoplifting72.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Public order41.31-50.00%
Burglary21.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.69-50.00%
Public order84.9033.33%
Shoplifting72.61250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63150.00%
Drugs51.63-37.50%
Other theft21.63-75.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.87114.29%
Anti-social behaviour109.80-28.57%
Drugs83.27700.00%
Other theft82.61-20.00%
Public order62.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.99133.33%
Violence and sexual offences144.5755.56%
Other theft104.570.00%
Shoplifting73.2740.00%
Public order42.29100.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.0942.86%
Violence and sexual offences93.27-65.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-33.33%
Shoplifting51.96150.00%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.958.33%
Anti-social behaviour98.5050.00%
Other theft72.94-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.2966.67%
Public order41.63-20.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.3050.00%
Other theft87.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6120.00%
Public order51.96150.00%
Shoplifting51.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.11-27.27%
Other theft65.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.970.00%
Drugs87.190.00%
Shoplifting72.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.290.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202424
June 202425
May 202422
April 202415
March 202430
February 202414
January 20249
December 202326
November 202324
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pepper Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bowers Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wych House Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lady Helen Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Newhaven Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Blankney
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Church Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dog Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Volunteer Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. King Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bowyer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Cromwell Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Brick Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Station View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hillfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1