Chester Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chester's crime rate in June 2025 reached 9.4 per 1,000, placing it 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (376 incidents, 43.1% of total), followed by public order (112, 12.8%) and anti-social behaviour (82, 9.4%). These figures align with the area's character as a historic built-up area with a mix of commercial and residential zones, where high foot traffic during summer months may contribute to elevated public order and violent crime rates. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — likely plays a role in the increased visibility of crimes such as public order disturbances and violent incidents. However, the data also reveals a more nuanced picture: anti-social behaviour decreased by 10.9% compared to May, reflecting local policing efforts or changes in community activity patterns. While property crimes like burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) remain below UK averages, the sharp rise in possession of weapons (4.0 per 1,000) and robbery (0.1 per 1,000) indicates a shift in criminal activity that may require targeted responses. This month's data underscores the importance of contextualising crime trends within Chester's unique demographic and geographic profile, where historical landmarks and modern infrastructure intersect, creating distinct challenges for law enforcement and community safety initiatives.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 2 to 10 incidents — the largest month-on-month swing in the dataset. This surge, coupled with a 133% rise in robbery and 125% jump in bicycle theft, points to a shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (43.1% of all crimes), with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 — 40% above the UK average. Public order offences also surged, at 1.2 per 1,000 (103% above the UK average), likely tied to increased foot traffic during the summer season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 10.9%, possibly reflecting early interventions or seasonal changes in community activity. Burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, at 0.2 per 1,000 each — a trend consistent with Chester's built-up area profile, where property crime is less common than in rural regions.

Chester's crime rate in June 2025 rose 11.4% compared to May's 8.4 per 1,000, marking the first upward movement in the past six months. With 29 crimes reported daily, the localised figure highlights the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 93,362. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 107 residents — a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. This monthly exposure is higher than the UK average when considering Chester's specific crime mix, particularly the elevated rates of violent and public order offences. The increase may reflect seasonal shifts, with summer evenings drawing more people to public spaces. The contrast between Chester's 9.4 per 1,000 and the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 underscores the area's distinct profile, especially in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 40% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest a need for targeted local responses, even as broader national trends remain lower.