Crime Rate in Willaston & Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willaston & Thornton

The total recorded crimes in Willaston & Thornton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willaston & Thornton crime rate of 8.86 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 Willaston & Thornton, encompassing approximately 1,129 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Willaston & Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Courtyard with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Pillbox Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Willaston & Thornton?

To understand the safety of Willaston & Thornton, we need to analyze Willaston & Thornton 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, Willaston & Thornton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 155 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Willaston & Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Willaston & Thornton had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 200 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Willaston & Thornton recorded fewer 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, Willaston & Thornton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Willaston & Thornton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Willaston & Thornton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 43th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Willaston & Thornton crimes were 155. The crime rate of Willaston & Thornton in 2024 was 137.29 (year) or 11.44 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willaston & Thornton were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.15 (year) or 14.76 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willaston & Thornton)CrimesRank (Willaston & Thornton)CrimesRank (Willaston & Thornton)
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
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
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

Willaston & Thornton 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 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 Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Willaston & Thornton in July 2025

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

1. The Courtyard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Meadow Croft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pillbox Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buckley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Waterworks Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Woodland View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.