Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sandstone , and the 330th 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 Meadow Close (CH3 8LY) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 7.5% higher than the Sandstone average (22.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Close (CH3 8LY), the main crime hotspot is near Hockenhull Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sandstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Townfield Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Townfield Lane | Under investigation |
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