Total Crime Rate
29.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thackeray Drive area has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural , and the 402nd 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 Thackeray Drive (CH3 5LR) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thackeray Drive (CH3 5LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Norton Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (4 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 | Vehicle crime | Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Norton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadmead | Under investigation |
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