Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pearl Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter , and the 131st 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 Pearl Lane (CH3 5NX) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 94.9% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pearl Lane (CH3 5NX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Norton Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maytree Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chester City & the Garden Quarter| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Holkham | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Norton Road | Under investigation |
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