Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pochard Avenue area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Winsford Dene , and the 415th highest 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 Pochard Avenue (CW7 1LF) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.7% lower 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 57.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pochard Avenue (CW7 1LF), the main crime hotspot is near Sandyhill Place. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Elmgrove Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Commonwealth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sandyhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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