Crime Rate in Neston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neston

The total recorded crimes in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neston crime rate of 12.63 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 Neston, encompassing approximately 3,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Neston Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Windle Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Neston?

To understand the safety of Neston, we need to analyze Neston 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, Neston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 489 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Neston witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Neston had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 442 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Neston recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Neston has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 12.63 ranking 18th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Neston crimes were 489. The crime rate of Neston in 2024 was 123.53 (year) or 10.29 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neston were around 442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.66 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neston)CrimesRank (Neston)CrimesRank (Neston)
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
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
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

Neston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202517
February 20259
January 202519
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202427
August 202418
July 202426
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 202513
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
September 20245
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Neston in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Windle Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Westlands Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
7. Frobisher Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Quarry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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