Total Crime Rate
200.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beech Grove area has the 8th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Winsford Dene , and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Beech Grove (CW7 1DF) in the last 12 months was 200.0 per 1,000 residents and was 131.1% higher than the Winsford Dene average (86.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 163.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beech Grove (CW7 1DF), the main crime hotspot is near Lichfield Court. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Winsford Dene| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunnock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lichfield Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lichfield Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lichfield Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heaton Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunnock Close | Local resolution |
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