Crime Rate in Newton & Hoole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton & Hoole

The total recorded crimes in Newton & Hoole, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton & Hoole crime rate of 1.59 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 Newton & Hoole, encompassing approximately 41,639 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-42.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newton & Hoole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Crossley Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • School Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newton & Hoole?

To understand the safety of Newton & Hoole, we need to analyze Newton & Hoole 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, Newton & Hoole reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 831 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newton & Hoole witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Newton & Hoole experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 901 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newton & Hoole witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newton & Hoole Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newton & Hoole has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 11th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Newton & Hoole crimes were 831. The crime rate of Newton & Hoole in 2024 was 19.96 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton & Hoole were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.64 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)CrimesRank (Newton & Hoole)
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
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

Newton & Hoole 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202533
May 202527
April 202522
March 202533
February 202519
January 202519
December 202427
November 202412
October 202417
September 202429
August 202426

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 202515
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newton & Hoole in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Crossley Crescent (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
3. School Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. South Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alder Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rosewood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thomas Brassey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Westminster Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
10. Faulkner Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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