Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.79 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 Upton, encompassing approximately 90,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 44
  • William Wild Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9

How safe is Upton?

To understand the safety of Upton, we need to analyze Upton 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, Upton reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,375 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upton witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Upton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,290 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upton witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upton has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 3th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Upton crimes were 1,375. The crime rate of Upton in 2024 was 19.66 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upton were around 1,290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.08 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
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
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
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

Upton 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 82 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202514
April 20257
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202523
May 20257
April 202512
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202595
May 202555
April 202549
March 202572
February 202560
January 202565
December 202455
November 202421
October 202437
September 202447
August 202441

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20251
May 202518
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 202515
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 202513
February 20259
January 20253
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20251
March 20255

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

High Crime Locations Upton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total44
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. William Wild Drive (Map)
Total15
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Oulton Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ross Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Demage Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Feilden Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. A540 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newhall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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