CW8 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW8 1AW

CW8 1AW, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.94 per 1,000 population. This CW8 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CW8 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CW8 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW8 1AW, encompassing approximately 1337 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CW8 1AW area, explore the CW8 1AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CW8 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 14
  • Marine Approach with total crimes: 8
  • Verdin Avenue with total crimes: 2

CW8 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.9422.22%
Anti-social behaviour98.23-10.00%
Other theft36.730.00%
Public order22.24-66.67%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1026.9266.67%
Violence and sexual offences97.48200.00%
Public order66.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49100.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Drugs22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.50100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.46-45.45%
Public order44.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-33.33%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1125.4337.50%
Violence and sexual offences108.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.480.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Drugs22.24100.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.44-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences85.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.9850.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Public order22.24-33.33%
Drugs11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1830.6612.50%
Violence and sexual offences1413.4616.67%
Public order310.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1626.92128.57%
Violence and sexual offences1211.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.97100.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.9775.00%
Public order45.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.44125.00%
Public order56.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Other theft32.9950.00%
Burglary12.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.480.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-80.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.480.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 202418
March 202416
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW8 1AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marine Approach
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Verdin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Watling Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Freshwater View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spring Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1