Total Crime Rate
21.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milton Close area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead , and the 283rd lowest 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 Milton Close (CW9 6PR) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.7% lower than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average (31.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Milton Close (CW9 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Linnards Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashgate Lane | Under investigation |
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