45 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Cheshire West and Chester
Compare crime rates across all 45 wards in Cheshire West and Chester. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 144.4 | 348 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Wolverham | 143.4 | 114 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Northwich Leftwich | 129.3 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Central & Grange | 105.6 | 139 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Westminster | 93.1 | 70 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Blacon | 86.8 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Winsford Dene | 85.5 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Winsford Wharton | 77.2 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Winsford Over & Verdin | 73.1 | 111 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Whitby Park | 70.6 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Whitby Groves | 64.6 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Sutton Villages | 64.4 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Winsford Swanlow | 62.4 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Northwich Witton | 55.5 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Upton | 54.8 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Lache | 53.3 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Neston | 52.6 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Hartford & Greenbank | 50.7 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Frodsham | 50.3 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Newton & Hoole | 49.9 | 108 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Northwich Winnington & Castle | 49.7 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Handbridge Park | 49.2 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Malpas | 44.7 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Netherpool | 42.2 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Great Boughton | 39.5 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Weaver & Cuddington | 39.4 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Christleton & Huntington | 39.3 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Winsford Gravel | 39.2 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Shakerley | 37.1 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Helsby | 33.4 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 31 | Little Neston | 33.1 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 32 | Ledsham & Manor | 33.0 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 33 | Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 32.7 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 34 | Rudheath | 29.8 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 35 | Marbury | 27.7 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 36 | Farndon | 27.7 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 37 | Tattenhall | 26.8 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 38 | Strawberry | 26.5 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 39 | Parkgate | 23.7 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 40 | Tarvin & Kelsall | 22.4 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 41 | Gowy Rural | 21.2 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 42 | Tarporley | 18.7 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 43 | Willaston & Thornton | 15.9 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 44 | Saughall & Mollington | 14.6 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 45 | Sandstone | 12.7 | 3 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Cheshire West and Chester has the highest crime rate?
Chester City & the Garden Quarter has the highest crime rate in Cheshire West and Chester, with 144.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Cheshire West and Chester?
Sandstone has the lowest crime rate among Cheshire West and Chester's wards, with 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Cheshire West and Chester have?
Cheshire West and Chester has 45 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.