Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farne Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Whitby Groves , and the 305th 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 Farne Close (CH65 9JT) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farne Close (CH65 9JT), the main crime hotspot is near Rhum Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Staffin Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sark Avenue | Under investigation |
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