Crime in Fairfield and Howley: statistics, rates and trends
1,385 crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Howley in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Fairfield and Howley
- Questions about crime in Fairfield and Howley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (692), public order (147) and anti-social behaviour (110) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fairfield and Howley | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,385 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.6 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,762 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield and Howley peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,149 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,310). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,385 | 100.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,364 | 99.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,310 | 95.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,709 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,829 | 132.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,003 | 145.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,149 | 156.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,992 | 144.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,877 | 136.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 129 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fairfield and Howley recorded notably more public order (60% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (47% above the national rate) and other crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 50 to 87 and burglary rose from 34 to 56, while drugs fell from 71 to 45 and vehicle crime fell from 65 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 692 | 50.3 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 147 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.6 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fairfield and Howley; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Poulton South (38.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield and Howley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +5% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -62% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +183% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | -17% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | -21% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +23% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | -44% |
| Stockton Heath | 346 | 56.2 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Fairfield and Howley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Greenings Court” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenings Court | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 61 |
| On or near Church Street | 39 |
| On or near St Elphins Close | 36 |
| On or near Elmwood Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Rylock Close | 35 |
| On or near Watkin Street | 35 |
| On or near Bennett Street | 33 |
| On or near O'Leary Street | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
Of the 1,275 crimes in Fairfield and Howley with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 600 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Fairfield and Howley has an estimated population of 13,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more private renting (29%, against 20%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fairfield and Howley average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fairfield and Howley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fairfield and Howley a safe place to live?
Fairfield and Howley recorded 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Fairfield and Howley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 692 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (147).
Is crime in Fairfield and Howley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield and Howley was up 2% on the year before: 1,385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,364 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairfield and Howley?
About 13,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairfield and Howley?
Fairfield and Howley 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.