Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butterbur Close area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington , and the 386th 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 Butterbur Close (CH3 6BJ) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.0% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average (48.6 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Butterbur Close (CH3 6BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Columbine Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Christleton & Huntington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Butterbache Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxglove Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Foxglove Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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