Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sandstone , and the 153rd 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 Chester Road (CW6 0SD) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Sandstone average (22.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road (CW6 0SD), the main crime hotspot is near Dingle Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sandstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Coach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hillcrest Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edale Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edale Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Quarry Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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