Crime Rate in Winsford Wharton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winsford Wharton

The total recorded crimes in Winsford Wharton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winsford Wharton crime rate of 5.87 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 Winsford Wharton, encompassing approximately 9,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Winsford Wharton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Nat Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Winsford Wharton?

To understand the safety of Winsford Wharton, we need to analyze Winsford Wharton 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, Winsford Wharton reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 830 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winsford Wharton witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Winsford Wharton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 801 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winsford Wharton witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Winsford Wharton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Winsford Wharton has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 14th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Winsford Wharton crimes were 830. The crime rate of Winsford Wharton in 2024 was 85.53 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winsford Wharton were around 801 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.55 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)
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
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

Winsford Wharton 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 25 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202524
May 202537
April 202528
March 202514
February 202525
January 202516
December 202443
November 202416
October 202414
September 202426
August 202429

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20245

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Winsford Wharton in July 2025

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

1. Barton Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Nat Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Esk Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Burglary1
5. Bostock Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bradbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B5355 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Leaf Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wharton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Medina Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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