Crime Rate in Neston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neston

The total recorded crimes in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neston crime rate of 9.85 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 Neston, encompassing approximately 3,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Neston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westlands Close with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Frobisher Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Neston?

To understand the safety of Neston, we need to analyze 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, Neston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 489 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Neston witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Neston had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 442 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Neston recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Neston has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 9.85 ranking 18th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Neston crimes were 489. The crime rate of Neston in 2024 was 123.53 (year) or 10.29 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neston were around 442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.66 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter433 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange265 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin104 61,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon89 81,312 51,406 4
Westminster113 41,021 8688 14
Wolverham107 51,293 61,164 7
Northwich Leftwich96 71,186 71,188 6
Newton & Hoole85 9831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington75 10885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton35 22830 11801 10
Frodsham34 25589 14740 11
Christleton & Huntington65 11520 17461 20
Sutton Villages62 12760 13729 12
Whitby Park49 14788 12703 13
Hartford & Greenbank53 13537 16477 18
Winsford Dene44 16503 20559 15
Great Boughton29 29560 15459 21
Northwich Winnington & Castle46 15511 18409 27
Shakerley34 24421 25540 16
Northwich Witton44 17507 19510 17
Lache15 39351 28472 19
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 19341 29327 30
Netherpool37 20410 26456 22
Handbridge Park37 21495 21453 23
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Rudheath35 23247 33284 31
Marbury23 30470 24446 24
Winsford Swanlow16 38399 27360 29
Little Neston30 27209 35166 42
Ledsham & Manor30 28334 30364 28
Winsford Gravel19 36314 31282 32
Tarporley23 31169 38220 35
Tarvin & Kelsall21 33270 32238 34
Strawberry21 32149 40186 39
Helsby10 43176 37247 33
Whitby Groves14 40219 34186 40
Tattenhall19 34145 41188 38
Malpas19 35196 36189 37
Willaston & Thornton10 42155 39200 36
Saughall & Mollington17 37137 44179 41
Farndon11 41145 42137 43
Parkgate9 44140 43132 44
Sandstone7 45117 4589 45

Neston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
September 20245
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202519
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202427
August 202418
July 202426
June 202432
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 202513
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Neston in March 2025

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

1. Westlands Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Frobisher Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jonson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mayfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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