Crime Rate in Hartford & Greenbank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartford & Greenbank

The total recorded crimes in Hartford & Greenbank, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartford & Greenbank crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hartford & Greenbank, encompassing approximately 7,962 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Hartford & Greenbank Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Riddings Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Shingler Close with total crimes: 6
  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hartford & Greenbank?

To understand the safety of Hartford & Greenbank, we need to analyze Hartford & Greenbank crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Hartford & Greenbank demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 537 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hartford & Greenbank witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Hartford & Greenbank had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 477 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hartford & Greenbank witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Hartford & Greenbank has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hartford & Greenbank Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hartford & Greenbank has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 ranking 17th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Hartford & Greenbank crimes were 537. The crime rate of Hartford & Greenbank in 2024 was 67.44 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartford & Greenbank were around 477 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.91 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartford & Greenbank)CrimesRank (Hartford & Greenbank)CrimesRank (Hartford & Greenbank)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Westminster118 51,021 8688 14
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Whitby Park59 13788 12703 13
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Helsby26 35176 37247 33
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Hartford & Greenbank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 202535
April 202520
March 202527
February 20258
January 202518

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20254

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20254

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Hartford & Greenbank in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hartford & Greenbank postcode area is presented below.

1. Riddings Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Shingler Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Hartford (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clough Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Potters Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Ravenswood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Quaintways (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alfred Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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