CW9 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW9 5LW

CW9 5LW, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.38 per 1,000 population. This CW9 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW9 5LW, encompassing approximately 1454 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CW9 5LW area, explore the CW9 5LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

CW9 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Sheath Street with total crimes: 11

CW9 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2345.3835.29%
Shoplifting1515.8115.38%
Anti-social behaviour710.31-36.36%
Public order74.8175.00%
Other theft44.81100.00%
Bicycle theft22.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.1930.77%
Shoplifting1311.6930.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.94450.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.56100.00%
Public order42.75-20.00%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.88-7.14%
Shoplifting108.94150.00%
Public order56.88-61.54%
Bicycle theft43.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.57-22.22%
Public order139.6385.71%
Anti-social behaviour78.940.00%
Shoplifting44.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Other theft11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.880.00%
Shoplifting1212.3820.00%
Public order78.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.81-46.15%
Drugs44.8133.33%
Other theft32.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.5063.64%
Anti-social behaviour1312.388.33%
Shoplifting108.94-28.57%
Public order56.880.00%
Drugs33.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1435.75180.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.63-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.25-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson87.56700.00%
Other theft25.500.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1533.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.31-22.22%
Public order69.63100.00%
Shoplifting54.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.440.00%
Other theft22.06-33.33%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.635.88%
Shoplifting1012.38-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.880.00%
Public order34.130.00%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Drugs32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.07-15.00%
Shoplifting1711.6941.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.1350.00%
Public order32.06-66.67%
Other crime12.060.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2042.63-4.76%
Shoplifting1213.75-7.69%
Public order98.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.1912.50%
Other theft46.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2141.250.00%
Shoplifting1314.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.940.00%
Public order55.500.00%
Other theft43.440.00%
Drugs32.750.00%
Robbery32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 202412
January 202415
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202417
June 202413
May 202414
April 202418
March 202418
February 202411
January 202414
December 202318
November 202317
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412
March 202410
February 202414
January 20245
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sheath Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Sandiford Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Heber Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ash Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 7. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birkdale Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Neumann Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Warrington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chester Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1