CW7 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW7 3LU

CW7 3LU, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This CW7 3LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CW7 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CW7 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW7 3LU, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CW7 3LU area, explore the CW7 3LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CW7 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esk Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bradbury Road with total crimes: 7
  • B5355 with total crimes: 6

CW7 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8812.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.56800.00%
Public order43.5633.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.17150.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.54-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.29-28.57%
Public order53.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.710.00%
Public order25.54100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0975.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.170.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-66.67%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Public order41.58100.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-50.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.29-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.17100.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.710.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW7 3LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Esk Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bradbury Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. B5355
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Road One
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bollin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nun House Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Crook Lane
    Total1
    Public order1