WHALLEY ROAD, CW9 5QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW9 5QB

WHALLEY ROAD, CW9 5QB, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.88 per 1,000 population. This CW9 5QB 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 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CW9 5QB, encompassing approximately 2035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

CW9 5QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Sheath Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

WHALLEY ROAD, CW9 5QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.8842.86%
Shoplifting914.74-18.18%
Other theft94.42800.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.42-38.46%
Public order63.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.95-50.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.321200.00%
Shoplifting116.3922.22%
Public order65.40-14.29%
Burglary42.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97100.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-80.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.1316.67%
Shoplifting96.88125.00%
Public order74.42-53.33%
Bicycle theft53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1519.6587.50%
Violence and sexual offences127.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.900.00%
Shoplifting41.97-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.55-11.76%
Shoplifting117.37-8.33%
Public order85.40166.67%
Drugs53.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-50.00%
Burglary31.97200.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.5741.67%
Shoplifting128.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.90166.67%
Drugs53.930.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.900.00%
Shoplifting83.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.93-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.91100.00%
Public order53.93150.00%
Shoplifting42.46-50.00%
Other theft31.9750.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.67-20.00%
Shoplifting87.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.93-20.00%
Drugs41.97300.00%
Public order21.97-33.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.555.26%
Shoplifting149.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.880.00%
Other crime32.4650.00%
Public order31.47-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Robbery10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.51-26.92%
Shoplifting109.3325.00%
Public order74.91250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.44-16.67%
Other theft42.460.00%
Drugs21.97-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.51100.00%
Shoplifting812.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.93-25.00%
Drugs42.95100.00%
Other theft41.97300.00%
Robbery31.970.00%
Public order21.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.390.00%
Shoplifting73.930.00%
Public order43.440.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20241
February 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202415
April 20248
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202421
June 202414
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202412
January 202410
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319
September 202326
August 202313

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202314
October 202310
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sheath Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 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. Watling Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Waterbank Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Drillfield Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Binney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Chester Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Water Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Naylor Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other crime1