Total Crime Rate
38.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodcote Avenue area has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Whitby Groves , and the 563rd 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 Woodcote Avenue (CH65 6PY) in the last 12 months was 38.9 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodcote Avenue (CH65 6PY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Acorn Drive, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Underwood Drive (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Whitby Groves| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Woodside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenlea Close | Under investigation |
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