Crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester: statistics, rates and trends
503 crimes were recorded in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.6 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 Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
- Crime trends in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- Types of crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- Demographics of Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- Questions about crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (215), anti-social behaviour (73) and public order (71) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 503 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,208 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester of any year here (503 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 503 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 550 | 59.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 557 | 60.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 754 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 658 | 71.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 736 | 79.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 672 | 73.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 665 | 72.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 621 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 33 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 71 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester; the highest is Wolverham (250.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandstone (22.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsby | 198 | 36.7 | -33% |
| Sandstone | 86 | 22.2 | -59% |
| Weaver & Cuddington | 698 | 37.7 | -31% |
| Gowy Rural | 440 | 43.7 | -20% |
| Tarvin & Kelsall | 245 | 27.5 | -50% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +359% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -30% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +135% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coronation Drive” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coronation Drive | 37 |
| On or near A56 | 25 |
| On or near Bellemonte Road | 21 |
| On or near Martin Road | 19 |
| On or near Nightclub | 19 |
| On or near Overton Close | 18 |
| On or near Church Street | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Riversdale | 16 |
| On or near Millbank Court | 14 |
Of the 430 crimes in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester has an estimated population of 9,208 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester a safe place to live?
Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester was down 9% on the year before: 503 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 550 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester?
About 9,208 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester?
Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester 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.