LEGH CLOSE, SK12 1JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SK12 1JW

LEGH CLOSE, SK12 1JW, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This SK12 1JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SK12 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SK12 1JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SK12 1JW, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SK12 1JW area, explore the SK12 1JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)

SK12 1JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Legh Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woodside Lane with total crimes: 2

LEGH CLOSE, SK12 1JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.08100.00%
Public order43.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.49-88.89%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83125.00%
Shoplifting53.35-54.55%
Public order31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.0883.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9650.00%
Shoplifting62.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.3480.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1250.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.24-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.2214.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.98-25.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.2216.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-80.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.7166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.86150.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SK12 1JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Legh Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Woodside Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Holly Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. George'S Road West
    Total1
    Shoplifting1