Crime Rate in Winsford Wharton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winsford Wharton

The total recorded crimes in Winsford Wharton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winsford Wharton crime rate of 6.08 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 Winsford Wharton, encompassing approximately 9,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
Winsford Wharton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nat Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Barton Court with total crimes: 7
  • Esk Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Winsford Wharton?

To understand the safety of Winsford Wharton, we need to analyze Winsford Wharton 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, Winsford Wharton reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 830 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winsford Wharton witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Winsford Wharton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 801 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winsford Wharton witnessed more 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, Winsford Wharton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Winsford Wharton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Winsford Wharton has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 6.08 ranking 16th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Winsford Wharton crimes were 830. The crime rate of Winsford Wharton in 2024 was 85.53 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winsford Wharton were around 801 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.55 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)CrimesRank (Winsford Wharton)
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
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

Winsford Wharton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 25 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202528
March 202514
February 202525
January 202516
December 202443
November 202416
October 202414
September 202426
August 202429
July 202436
June 202466
May 202427

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 202416
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Winsford Wharton in May 2025

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

1. Nat Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Barton Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
3. Esk Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bostock Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Bradbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Medina Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. B5355 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Leaf Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Dudley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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