Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canal Place area has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington , and the 568th highest 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 Canal Place (CH3 6DJ) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 17.3% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canal Place (CH3 6DJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Home Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Whitchurch Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Christleton & Huntington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Rowan Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Windmill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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