Crime Rate in Little Neston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Neston

The total recorded crimes in Little Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Neston crime rate of 2.85 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 Little Neston, encompassing approximately 7,727 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Little Neston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Greenfields Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Rocklee Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Little Neston?

To understand the safety of Little Neston, we need to analyze Little Neston 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, Little Neston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 209 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Neston recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Little Neston had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 166 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Neston recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Neston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Little Neston has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 38th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Little Neston crimes were 209. The crime rate of Little Neston in 2024 was 27.05 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Neston were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.48 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 42 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Neston)CrimesRank (Little Neston)CrimesRank (Little Neston)
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
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
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
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

Little Neston 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 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 202416

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Little Neston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Neston postcode area is presented below.

1. Talbot Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Greenfields Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rocklee Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Rake (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Station Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mellock Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yewtree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mellock Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Rydal Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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