Total Crime Rate
35.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Berkley Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park , and the 507th 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 Berkley Drive (CH4 7EL) in the last 12 months was 35.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.5% lower than the Handbridge Park average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Berkley Drive (CH4 7EL), the main crime hotspot is near Pinfold Court. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Handbridge Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinfold Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenbank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pinfold Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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