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Burglary Rates in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Cheshire West and Chester, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Chester City & the Garden Quarter recorded 109 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 49% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

109

5.04 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,459

252.4 per 1,000 residents

49% above the UK average197% above the North West regional average

How does Chester City & the Garden Quarter rank?

Within Cheshire West and Chester

1 of 45 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

85th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
7
9
16
11
5
12
12
10
6
6
9
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
2198
40%
Other Crime
1467
27%
Shoplifting
675
12%
Anti-social Behaviour
483
9%
Drug Offences
395
7%
Burglary
109
2%
Theft from Person
56
1%
Robbery
40
1%
Vehicle Crime
36
1%

Property mix in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Source: Census 2021 · 10,090 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 29%Flats 48%

The most common property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Chester City & the Garden Quarter homeowners

Most homes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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