Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marl Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank , and the 145th 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 Marl Close (CW8 2WR) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Hartford & Greenbank average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marl Close (CW8 2WR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millgate, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Warrington Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hartford & Greenbank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Millgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warrington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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