CW9 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW9 5BW

CW9 5BW, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 171.29 per 1,000 population. This CW9 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CW9 postcode area, which has experienced 227 crimes and a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CW9 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW9 5BW, encompassing approximately 472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

CW9 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Sheath Street with total crimes: 11

CW9 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20171.29233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1842.29100.00%
Shoplifting1338.0644.44%
Other theft1027.49900.00%
Public order921.1550.00%
Drugs319.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.340.00%
Vehicle crime26.340.00%
Bicycle theft14.230.00%
Robbery12.110.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour986.70-18.18%
Shoplifting919.0312.50%
Violence and sexual offences619.03-62.50%
Public order612.6920.00%
Burglary412.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.46-25.00%
Other crime16.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.11-80.00%
Other theft12.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16122.6545.45%
Anti-social behaviour1133.84-21.43%
Shoplifting823.26166.67%
Public order516.9225.00%
Bicycle theft510.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.5733.33%
Drugs38.46200.00%
Possession of weapons26.340.00%
Other theft24.23-60.00%
Burglary14.230.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1488.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences1129.61-60.71%
Other theft523.260.00%
Public order410.57-33.33%
Shoplifting38.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.340.00%
Drugs16.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28152.2647.37%
Anti-social behaviour2159.21-12.50%
Public order644.4150.00%
Shoplifting612.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson312.6950.00%
Burglary36.340.00%
Robbery26.340.00%
Drugs24.230.00%
Other crime14.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24141.6941.18%
Violence and sexual offences1950.7526.67%
Shoplifting1440.1840.00%
Public order429.610.00%
Drugs28.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.230.00%
Theft from the person14.230.00%
Other crime12.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17114.1930.77%
Violence and sexual offences1535.9566.67%
Shoplifting1031.72150.00%
Public order421.15-33.33%
Other crime28.460.00%
Bicycle theft24.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.230.00%
Robbery14.230.00%
Drugs12.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1388.82160.00%
Violence and sexual offences927.49-10.00%
Public order619.03200.00%
Other theft412.69100.00%
Shoplifting48.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.46100.00%
Burglary24.230.00%
Vehicle crime14.230.00%
Robbery12.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1059.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour521.15-37.50%
Other theft210.57100.00%
Public order24.23-50.00%
Shoplifting24.23-80.00%
Drugs24.23100.00%
Burglary24.230.00%
Bicycle theft14.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Theft from the person12.110.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1065.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour821.15-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences616.92-40.00%
Public order412.6933.33%
Drugs18.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Other theft12.11-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12101.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1025.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences1021.15-54.55%
Other theft621.1550.00%
Public order312.690.00%
Burglary26.340.00%
Other crime24.230.00%
Drugs24.23100.00%
Robbery14.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22116.310.00%
Shoplifting946.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.690.00%
Other theft48.460.00%
Public order38.460.00%
Robbery36.340.00%
Bicycle theft16.340.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 202414
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 202312
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20249
June 202411
May 202414
April 202421
March 202424
February 202417
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411
April 202428
March 202419
February 202415
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW9 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sheath Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A5509
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heber Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Marine Approach
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Watling Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Drillfield Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Verdin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Naylor Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1