Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Close (CH3 5HZ) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Gowy Rural average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Close (CH3 5HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Norton Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bridgewater Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gowy Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gleneagles Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Norton Road | Under investigation |
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