Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Whitby Groves , and the 423rd 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 Woodland Road (CH65 6PP) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% lower than the Whitby Groves average (48.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Road (CH65 6PP), the main crime hotspot is near Greenlea Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whitby Groves| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenlea Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Woodside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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