CW8 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW8 4HJ

CW8 4HJ, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This CW8 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW8 4HJ, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CW8 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 2
  • Tunnel Road with total crimes: 1

CW8 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.08250.00%
Public order23.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7666.67%
Other crime12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.98-33.33%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87-25.00%
Other theft13.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08166.67%
Other theft24.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.080.00%
Drugs13.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20238

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW8 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spencer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Snape Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butterworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winnington Old Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1