Total Crime Rate
47.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Black Lion Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ledsham & Manor , and the 488th 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 Black Lion Lane (CH66 4UD) in the last 12 months was 47.9 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% higher than the Ledsham & Manor average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Black Lion Lane (CH66 4UD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 13 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 | Little Sutton | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ripon Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Askrigg Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harfield Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Cranswick Green | — |
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