Crime in Fairfield and Howley: statistics, rates and trends
1,370 crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Howley in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fairfield and Howley at a glance
- Crime trends in Fairfield and Howley
- Types of crime in Fairfield and Howley
- Fairfield and Howley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fairfield and Howley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fairfield and Howley
- Population and deprivation in Fairfield and Howley
- Questions about crime in Fairfield and Howley
- About this data
1,370 crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Howley in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 696 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairfield and Howley has the 1,250th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairfield and Howley | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,370 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,762 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield and Howley was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,136 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,290). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,370 | 99.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,377 | 100.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,290 | 93.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,754 | 127.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,809 | 131.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,054 | 149.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,136 | 155.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,974 | 143.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,899 | 138.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairfield and Howley 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+65%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-52%) and drugs (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 696 | 50.6 | 1.48 | +5% |
| Public order | 139 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -6% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -24% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.1 | 1.15 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.6 | 0.44 | +4% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.4 | 1.04 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.1 | 0.62 | -31% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.7 | 1.27 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.88 | -52% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.54 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairfield and Howley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairfield and Howley recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairfield and Howley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairfield and Howley recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairfield and Howley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairfield and Howley recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairfield and Howley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairfield and Howley recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairfield and Howley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairfield and Howley recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairfield and Howley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairfield and Howley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairfield and Howley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairfield and Howley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairfield and Howley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairfield and Howley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairfield and Howley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairfield and Howley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairfield and Howley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairfield and Howley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairfield and Howley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairfield and Howley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairfield and Howley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairfield and Howley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairfield and Howley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairfield and Howley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fairfield and Howley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fairfield and Howley 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairfield and Howley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairfield and Howley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield and Howley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +4% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -63% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +187% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | -16% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | -20% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,401 | 127.8 | +28% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | -42% |
| Stockton Heath | 477 | 77.5 | -22% |
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 Fairfield and Howley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenings Court | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near St Elphins Close | 39 |
| On or near Watkin Street | 36 |
| On or near Church Street | 34 |
| On or near College Close | 34 |
| On or near Bennett Street | 32 |
| On or near Elmwood Avenue | 32 |
| On or near O'Leary Street | 32 |
| On or near Rylock Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairfield and Howley 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 | 599 | 43.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 277 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Fairfield and Howley has an estimated population of 13,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairfield and Howley sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairfield and Howley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% |
Is Fairfield and Howley a safe place to live?
Fairfield and Howley recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Fairfield and Howley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (139).
Is crime in Fairfield and Howley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield and Howley was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,370 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,377 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairfield and Howley?
Fairfield and Howley 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 Fairfield and Howley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.