Total Crime Rate
53.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hemsworth Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ledsham & Manor , and the 453rd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hemsworth Avenue (CH66 4SG) in the last 12 months was 53.0 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% higher than the Ledsham & Manor average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hemsworth Avenue (CH66 4SG), the main crime hotspot is near Gerrard Avenue. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 22 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Askrigg Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ripon Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ripon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ripon Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harfield Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cranswick Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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