Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brewery Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Farndon , and the 458th highest 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 Brewery Lane (CH3 6QT) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 93.3% higher than the Farndon average (27.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brewery Lane (CH3 6QT), the main crime hotspot is near Chester Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Farndon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fulmar Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bittern Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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