Crime in Central & Grange: statistics, rates and trends
1,929 crimes were recorded in Central & Grange in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Central & Grange
- Questions about crime in Central & Grange
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (911), public order (245) and anti-social behaviour (164) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Central & Grange | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,929 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.5 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,872 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Central & Grange of any year here (1,929 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,929 | 121.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,999 | 125.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,148 | 135.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,077 | 130.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,283 | 143.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,368 | 149.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,484 | 156.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,644 | 166.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,585 | 162.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 160 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Central & Grange recorded notably more public order (2.3 times the national rate), drugs (69% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (68% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and burglary (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 56 to 88, while burglary fell from 44 to 32 and criminal damage and arson fell from 137 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 911 | 57.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 245 | 15.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 100 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 88 | 5.5 | 3.3 | +57% |
| Other crime | 50 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Central & Grange; the highest is Wolverham (250.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Strawberry (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central & Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +6% |
| Whitby Park | 459 | 79.7 | -34% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +106% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | -33% |
| Whitby Groves | 316 | 72.5 | -40% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | -55% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -73% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Central & Grange over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (148).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 81 |
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near York Road | 66 |
| On or near Beechfield Road | 59 |
| On or near Griffiths Lane | 51 |
| On or near Robinson Road | 48 |
| On or near Marina Drive | 40 |
| On or near Whitby Road | 38 |
| On or near West Road | 36 |
Of the 1,765 crimes in Central & Grange with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 765 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 21.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 107 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 90 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Central & Grange has an estimated population of 15,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Central & Grange average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Central & Grange | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Central & Grange a safe place to live?
Central & Grange recorded 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Central & Grange?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 911 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (245).
Is crime in Central & Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central & Grange was down 4% on the year before: 1,929 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,999 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Central & Grange?
About 15,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Central & Grange?
Central & Grange is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.