Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canadian Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural , and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Canadian Avenue (CH2 3HH) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% lower than the Gowy Rural average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canadian Avenue (CH2 3HH), the main crime hotspot is near A56. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gowy Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laurel Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Panton Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A56 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A56 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Panton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A56 | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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