Total Crime Rate
77.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Atlas Way area has the 58th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange , and the 303rd highest 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 Atlas Way (CH66 1TL) in the last 12 months was 77.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% 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 12 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 Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 44.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Atlas Way (CH66 1TL), the main crime hotspot is near Moelwyn Drive. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 20 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 | Other crime | Bailey Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Naylor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bailey Avenue | Under investigation |
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