Total Crime Rate
37.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cambridge Road 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 Cambridge Road (CH65 5BL) 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 Cambridge Road (CH65 5BL), 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.
View Crime In Central & Grange| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Harrow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Lincoln Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Griffiths Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Griffiths Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Milton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downing Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cromwell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Griffiths Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downing Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Awaiting court outcome |
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