Crime in Christleton & Huntington: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Christleton & Huntington in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Christleton & Huntington
- Questions about crime in Christleton & Huntington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (238), public order (65) and anti-social behaviour (62) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Christleton & Huntington | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 524 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,910 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Christleton & Huntington peaked in the year to August 2024 (660 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (465). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 524 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 577 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 660 | 51.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 507 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 505 | 39.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 499 | 38.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 601 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 517 | 40.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 465 | 36.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and other theft (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 35 to 62 and public order rose from 49 to 65, while other theft fell from 38 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 290 to 238.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Public order | 65 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Christleton & Huntington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Christleton & Huntington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbridge Park | 600 | 67.4 | +66% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | +1% |
| Lache | 355 | 54.1 | +33% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,537 | 230.4 | +468% |
| Newton & Hoole | 878 | 56.2 | +38% |
| Blacon | 1,312 | 95.6 | +136% |
| Upton | 1,203 | 94.4 | +133% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 172 | 47.9 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Christleton & Huntington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Tarvin Road | 44 |
| On or near The Park | 24 |
| On or near Wrexham Road | 24 |
| On or near Legend Street | 23 |
| On or near Roman Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Troopers Close | 17 |
| On or near Lache Lane | 16 |
| On or near Castlehill | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
Of the 462 crimes in Christleton & Huntington with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 24.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Christleton & Huntington has an estimated population of 12,910 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Christleton & Huntington average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Christleton & Huntington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Christleton & Huntington a safe place to live?
Christleton & Huntington recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by public order (65).
Is crime in Christleton & Huntington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Christleton & Huntington was down 9% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 577 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Christleton & Huntington?
About 12,910 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Christleton & Huntington?
Christleton & Huntington 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.