Total Crime Rate
11.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saltersgate area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Strawberry , and the 128th 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 Saltersgate (CH66 2QX) in the last 12 months was 11.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.4% lower than the Strawberry average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saltersgate (CH66 2QX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pleck Road, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Royston Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Strawberry| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bridge Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hope Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Broadland Road | Under investigation |
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