Total Crime Rate
8.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Howgill Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ledsham & Manor , and the 87th 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 Howgill Close (CH66 4JH) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.5% lower than the Ledsham & Manor average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 1.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howgill Close (CH66 4JH), the main crime hotspot is near Selkirk Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ledsham & Manor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Selkirk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Stiperstones Close | Under investigation |
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