Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wavell Way area has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington , and the 565th 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 Wavell Way (CH3 6BP) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wavell Way (CH3 6BP), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Lane. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Ranger Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arnhem Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bluebell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Regiment Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Queens Lancashire Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Artillery Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Artillery Road | Under investigation |
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