Total Crime Rate
7.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dolphin Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Strawberry , and the 70th 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 Dolphin Crescent (CH66 4SZ) in the last 12 months was 7.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.9% lower than the Strawberry average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dolphin Crescent (CH66 4SZ), the main crime hotspot is near Hope Farm Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Strawberry| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fenwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Painswick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Halton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitecroft Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitecroft Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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