Crime in Christleton & Huntington: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Christleton & Huntington in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Christleton & Huntington at a glance
- Crime trends in Christleton & Huntington
- Types of crime in Christleton & Huntington
- Christleton & Huntington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Christleton & Huntington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Christleton & Huntington
- Population and deprivation in Christleton & Huntington
- Questions about crime in Christleton & Huntington
- About this data
524 crimes were recorded in Christleton & Huntington in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 238 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Christleton & Huntington has the 3,424th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Christleton & Huntington | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 524 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,910 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Christleton & Huntington was highest in the year to July 2024 (663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (464). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 524 | 40.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 582 | 45.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 663 | 51.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 526 | 40.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 475 | 36.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 508 | 39.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 608 | 47.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 501 | 38.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 464 | 35.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Christleton & Huntington 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 anti-social behaviour (+64%) and public order (+35%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-62%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 18.4 | 0.54 | -18% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 4.6 | 0.30 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -9% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -14% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -62% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -12% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Christleton & Huntington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Christleton & Huntington recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Christleton & Huntington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Christleton & Huntington recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Christleton & Huntington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Christleton & Huntington recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Christleton & Huntington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Christleton & Huntington recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Christleton & Huntington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Christleton & Huntington recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Christleton & Huntington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Christleton & Huntington recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Christleton & Huntington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Christleton & Huntington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Christleton & Huntington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Christleton & Huntington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Christleton & Huntington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Christleton & Huntington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Christleton & Huntington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Christleton & Huntington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Christleton & Huntington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Christleton & Huntington 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Christleton & Huntington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Christleton & Huntington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Christleton & Huntington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Christleton & Huntington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Christleton & Huntington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Christleton & Huntington 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Christleton & Huntington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Christleton & Huntington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Christleton & Huntington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | +66% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | +4% |
| Lache | 348 | 53.0 | +31% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +473% |
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | +35% |
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +138% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | +130% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 170 | 47.4 | +17% |
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 Christleton & Huntington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Tarvin Road | 42 |
| On or near The Park | 25 |
| On or near Wrexham Road | 24 |
| On or near Roman Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Legend Street | 19 |
| On or near Troopers Close | 18 |
| On or near Lache Lane | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Castlehill | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Christleton & Huntington 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 | 220 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Christleton & Huntington has an estimated population of 12,910. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Christleton & Huntington sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Christleton & Huntington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Christleton & Huntington a safe place to live?
Christleton & Huntington recorded 40.6 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 Christleton & Huntington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Christleton & Huntington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Christleton & Huntington was down 10% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Christleton & Huntington?
Christleton & Huntington 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 Christleton & Huntington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.