Crime Rate in Farndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farndon

The total recorded crimes in Farndon, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farndon crime rate of 142.99 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 Farndon, encompassing approximately 209 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolesworth Hill Road with total crimes: 13
  • New Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Walkers Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Farndon?

To understand the safety of Farndon, we need to analyze Farndon 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, Farndon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 145 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Farndon recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Farndon had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 137 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farndon recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Farndon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Farndon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Farndon has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 142.99 ranking 30th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Farndon crimes were 145. The crime rate of Farndon in 2024 was 691.13 (year) or 57.59 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farndon were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 653.00 (year) or 54.42 (month) ranking 43 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farndon)CrimesRank (Farndon)CrimesRank (Farndon)
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
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
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

Farndon 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 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 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
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Farndon in July 2025

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

1. Bolesworth Hill Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
2. New Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Walkers Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Chester Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maddocks Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Old School Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kings Meadow (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Quarry Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ince Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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