Crime in Chapelford and Old Hall: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Chapelford and Old Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chapelford and Old Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Chapelford and Old Hall
- Types of crime in Chapelford and Old Hall
- Chapelford and Old Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chapelford and Old Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chapelford and Old Hall
- Population and deprivation in Chapelford and Old Hall
- Questions about crime in Chapelford and Old Hall
- About this data
601 crimes were recorded in Chapelford and Old Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chapelford and Old Hall has the 3,206th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chapelford and Old Hall | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 601 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,121 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chapelford and Old Hall was highest in the year to July 2020 (867 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (476). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 601 | 45.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 476 | 36.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 530 | 40.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 632 | 48.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 642 | 48.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 763 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 867 | 66.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 669 | 51.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 852 | 64.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chapelford and Old Hall 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+80%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +45% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +80% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +40% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -45% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +22% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.26 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Chapelford and Old Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chapelford and Old Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chapelford and Old Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chapelford and Old Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chapelford and Old Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chapelford and Old Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chapelford and Old Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chapelford and Old Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chapelford and Old Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chapelford and Old Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chapelford and Old Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chapelford and Old Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chapelford and Old Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chapelford and Old Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chapelford and Old Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chapelford and Old Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapelford and Old Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | +42% |
| Great Sankey South | 559 | 54.1 | +18% |
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 313 | 27.1 | -41% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +524% |
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 302 | 31.4 | -31% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +126% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 442 | 71.4 | +56% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +117% |
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 Chapelford and Old Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Tenbury Close | 39 |
| On or near Denver Drive | 31 |
| On or near Santa Rosa Boulevard | 24 |
| On or near Livingstone Close | 23 |
| On or near Mawson Close | 22 |
| On or near Cavendish Close | 19 |
| On or near Arizona Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Kentucky Close | 17 |
| On or near Lander Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chapelford and Old Hall 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 | 224 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Chapelford and Old Hall has an estimated population of 13,121. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chapelford and Old Hall sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chapelford and Old Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Chapelford and Old Hall a safe place to live?
Chapelford and Old Hall recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Chapelford and Old Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Chapelford and Old Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapelford and Old Hall was up 26% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 476 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chapelford and Old Hall?
Chapelford and Old Hall 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 Chapelford and Old Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.