Crime Rates at Girton Close, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5BJ

Girton Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange , and the 530th lowest 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 Girton Close (CH65 5BJ) in the last 12 months was 37.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% lower than the Central & Grange average (128.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Girton Close (CH65 5BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Griffiths Lane. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.