Crime Rates at Scholars Close, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8QB

Scholars Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .

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 Scholars Close (CH4 8QB) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.9% lower than the Broughton North East average (132.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scholars Close (CH4 8QB), the main crime hotspot is near A5104. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.