Crime in Blacon: statistics, rates and trends
1,324 crimes were recorded in Blacon in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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1,324 crimes were recorded in Blacon in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 692 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blacon has the 1,336th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blacon | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,324 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.5 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,721 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blacon was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,884 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,292). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,324 | 96.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,292 | 94.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,299 | 94.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,414 | 103.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,530 | 111.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,840 | 134.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,749 | 127.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,508 | 109.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,884 | 137.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blacon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-12%) and burglary (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 692 | 50.4 | 1.47 | +5% |
| Public order | 151 | 11.0 | 1.66 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -8% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -7% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.2 | 1.27 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.6 | 0.43 | +44% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.7 | 1.28 | +0% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +120% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blacon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blacon recorded 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 52.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blacon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blacon recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blacon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blacon recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blacon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blacon recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blacon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blacon recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blacon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blacon recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blacon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blacon recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blacon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blacon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blacon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blacon recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blacon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blacon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blacon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blacon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blacon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blacon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blacon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blacon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blacon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blacon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blacon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blacon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blacon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +141% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | -3% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 170 | 47.4 | -51% |
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | -30% |
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | -43% |
| Lache | 348 | 53.0 | -45% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | -56% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | -58% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blacon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 94 |
| On or near Hafod Close | 62 |
| On or near Nevin Road | 60 |
| On or near Maitland Way | 52 |
| On or near Marlowe Close | 44 |
| On or near Downham Place | 43 |
| On or near Burton Road | 35 |
| On or near Lloyd Place | 31 |
| On or near Blacon Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Crabwall Place | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blacon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 604 | 45.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 121 | 9.1% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
Blacon has an estimated population of 13,721. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blacon sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blacon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.3% |
| Social rented homes | 38.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.4% |
Is Blacon a safe place to live?
Blacon recorded 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blacon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (151).
Is crime in Blacon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blacon was up 2% on the year before: 1,324 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,292 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blacon?
Blacon is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blacon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.