Total Crime Rate
101.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Penfold Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington , and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Penfold Close (CH1 6HJ) in the last 12 months was 101.4 per 1,000 residents and was 111.3% higher than the Saughall & Mollington average (48.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 59.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Penfold Close (CH1 6HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Capenhurst Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Saughall & Mollington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penfold Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Penfold Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Capenhurst Lane | Under investigation |
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