Crime in Central & Grange: statistics, rates and trends
1,926 crimes were recorded in Central & Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Central & Grange at a glance
- Crime trends in Central & Grange
- Types of crime in Central & Grange
- Central & Grange compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central & Grange
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central & Grange
- Population and deprivation in Central & Grange
- Questions about crime in Central & Grange
- About this data
1,926 crimes were recorded in Central & Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 897 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Central & Grange has the 814th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Central & Grange | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,926 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.3 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,872 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Central & Grange was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,618 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,926). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 1,926 | 121.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,039 | 128.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,130 | 134.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,091 | 131.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,274 | 143.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,376 | 149.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,538 | 159.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,590 | 163.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,618 | 164.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 193 |
| June 2026 | 210 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 155 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 150 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
| August 2025 | 157 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Central & Grange 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 drugs (+30%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-30%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 897 | 56.5 | 1.65 | -8% |
| Public order | 246 | 15.5 | 2.33 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 9.6 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 148 | 9.3 | 1.13 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 6.8 | 1.00 | -23% |
| Other theft | 105 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +7% |
| Drugs | 79 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +30% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.2 | 1.52 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -5% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -28% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.3 | 1.53 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.23 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Central & Grange
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Central & Grange recorded 897 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Central & Grange
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Central & Grange recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Central & Grange
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Central & Grange recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Central & Grange
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Central & Grange recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Central & Grange
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Central & Grange recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Central & Grange
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Central & Grange recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Central & Grange
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Central & Grange recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Central & Grange
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Central & Grange recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Central & Grange
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Central & Grange recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Central & Grange
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Central & Grange recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Central & Grange
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Central & Grange recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Central & Grange
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Central & Grange recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Central & Grange
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Central & Grange recorded 19 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Central & Grange
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Central & Grange recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Central & Grange, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Central & Grange.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central & Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | +5% |
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | -37% |
| Wolverham | 1,131 | 249.9 | +106% |
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | -33% |
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | -38% |
| Netherpool | 272 | 55.3 | -54% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -76% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -74% |
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 Central & Grange over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 165 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 71 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 60 |
| On or near York Road | 60 |
| On or near Griffiths Lane | 50 |
| On or near Robinson Road | 50 |
| On or near Marina Drive | 48 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 37 |
| On or near West Road | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Central & Grange 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 | 743 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 388 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 7.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 114 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Central & Grange has an estimated population of 15,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Central & Grange sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Central & Grange |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.5% |
Is Central & Grange a safe place to live?
Central & Grange recorded 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Central & Grange?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 897 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (246).
Is crime in Central & Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central & Grange was down 6% on the year before: 1,926 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,039 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Central & Grange?
Central & Grange 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 Central & Grange. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.