Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denhall Close area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter , and the 525th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Denhall Close (CH2 2HT) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average (226.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denhall Close (CH2 2HT), the main crime hotspot is near Dawpool Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chester City & the Garden Quarter| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Neston Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Green | Under investigation |
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