Crime in Farndon: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Farndon in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (70), other theft (27) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Farndon | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.5 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,840 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Farndon peaked in the year to August 2019 (208 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (138). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 34.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 140 | 28.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 153 | 31.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 138 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 190 | 39.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 174 | 36.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 175 | 36.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 43.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 198 | 40.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 14.5 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Farndon; the highest is Chester City & the Garden Quarter (230.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farndon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattenhall | 147 | 32.8 | -5% |
| Malpas | 268 | 51.4 | +49% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | +18% |
| Lache | 355 | 54.1 | +57% |
| Handbridge Park | 600 | 67.4 | +95% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | +19% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,537 | 230.4 | +568% |
| Newton & Hoole | 878 | 56.2 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Farndon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bolesworth Hill Road” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bolesworth Hill Road | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Barton Road | 9 |
| On or near Quarry Court | 8 |
| On or near Wynter Close | 8 |
| On or near Greenway | 5 |
| On or near Old Coach Road | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 5 |
| On or near Barnhill Grange | 4 |
Of the 144 crimes in Farndon with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Farndon has an estimated population of 4,840 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farndon average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Farndon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Farndon a safe place to live?
Farndon recorded 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Farndon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (27).
Is crime in Farndon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farndon was up 19% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 140 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farndon?
About 4,840 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farndon?
Farndon 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.