Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Home Close 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 Home Close (CH3 7BJ) 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 Home Close (CH3 7BJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Park. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 19 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 | Bicycle theft | Rowan Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Park | Under investigation |
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