Crime Rate in Neston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neston

The total recorded crimes in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neston crime rate of 10.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Neston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westlands Close with total crimes: 5
  • Frobisher Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Gardens 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Neston has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 10.36 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neston)CrimesRank (Neston)CrimesRank (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
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

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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202515
April 202521
March 202517
February 20259
January 202519
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 202513
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202517
May 202516
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 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
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
December 20242
September 20245

High Crime Locations Neston in July 2025

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

1. Westlands Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Frobisher Road (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Vehicle crime1
3. Mayfield Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. B5136 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Churchill Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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