Crime Rate in Newton & Hoole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton & Hoole

The total recorded crimes in Newton & Hoole, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton & Hoole crime rate of 1.56 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 Newton & Hoole, encompassing approximately 41,639 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Newton & Hoole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Dorset Place with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newton & Hoole?

To understand the safety of Newton & Hoole, we need to analyze Newton & Hoole 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, Newton & Hoole reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 831 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newton & Hoole witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Newton & Hoole experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 901 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newton & Hoole witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Newton & Hoole has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newton & Hoole Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newton & Hoole has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 10th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Newton & Hoole crimes were 831. The crime rate of Newton & Hoole in 2024 was 19.96 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton & Hoole were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.64 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Newton & Hoole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 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 (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202522
March 202533
February 202519
January 202519
December 202427
November 202412
October 202417
September 202429
August 202426
July 202428
June 202466
May 202440

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Newton & Hoole in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Dorset Place (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Alder Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brook Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Panton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. A56 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Dawpool Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. South Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shavington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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