Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (12.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • William Wild Drive with total crimes: 9
  • A540 with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Upton has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
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
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
Neston50 18489 22442 25
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

Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 202416
June 202412
May 202417

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
February 20259
January 20253
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 737 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202549
March 202572
February 202560
January 202565
December 202455
November 202421
October 202437
September 202447
August 202441
July 202446
June 2024106
May 202483

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 202515
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 202414
June 202422
May 202427

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 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
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Upton in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences22
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. William Wild Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
3. A540 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parkgate Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shocklach Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
8. Dunham Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Oulton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Dauncey Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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