Crime Rate in Sutton Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Villages

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Villages, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Villages crime rate of 2.51 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 Sutton Villages, encompassing approximately 29,427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (126.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sutton Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxton Green with total crimes: 7
  • Woodvale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sutton Villages?

To understand the safety of Sutton Villages, we need to analyze Sutton Villages 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, Sutton Villages reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 760 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton Villages witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Sutton Villages experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 729 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sutton Villages witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Villages Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton Villages has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 9th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Villages crimes were 760. The crime rate of Sutton Villages in 2024 was 25.83 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Villages were around 729 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.77 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Villages)CrimesRank (Sutton Villages)CrimesRank (Sutton Villages)
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
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
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

Sutton Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202519
March 202532
February 202532
January 202519
December 202436
November 202413
October 202419
September 202426
August 202437
July 202444
June 202464
May 202418

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Villages in May 2025

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

1. Oxton Green (Map)
Total7
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Woodvale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Thelwall Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Valley Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Heswall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Bidston Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lupus Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
9. Falcon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Tarporley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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