Crime in Great Boughton: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Great Boughton in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Boughton at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Boughton
- Types of crime in Great Boughton
- Great Boughton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Boughton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Boughton
- Population and deprivation in Great Boughton
- Questions about crime in Great Boughton
- About this data
511 crimes were recorded in Great Boughton in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Boughton has the 3,358th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Boughton | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 511 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.2 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,103 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Boughton was highest in the year to July 2018 (697 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (477). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 511 | 42.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 477 | 39.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 514 | 42.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 492 | 40.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 522 | 43.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 654 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 599 | 49.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 561 | 46.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 697 | 57.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Boughton 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+41%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +5% |
| Public order | 71 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 3.3 | 0.22 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.2 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +47% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +45% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Boughton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Boughton recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Boughton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Boughton recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Boughton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Boughton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Boughton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Boughton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Boughton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Boughton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Boughton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Boughton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Boughton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Boughton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Boughton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Boughton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Boughton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Boughton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Boughton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Boughton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Boughton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Boughton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Boughton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Boughton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Boughton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Boughton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Boughton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Boughton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Boughton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Boughton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Boughton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | +30% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +450% |
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | +60% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | -4% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | +121% |
| Lache | 348 | 53.0 | +26% |
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +129% |
| Gowy Rural | 433 | 43.0 | +2% |
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 Great Boughton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Cherry Road | 23 |
| On or near The Mount | 23 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 17 |
| On or near Christleton Road | 16 |
| On or near A5115 | 15 |
| On or near Neville Drive | 15 |
| On or near Ballater Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Boughton 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 | 216 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 7.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Great Boughton has an estimated population of 12,103. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Boughton sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Boughton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Great Boughton a safe place to live?
Great Boughton recorded 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Great Boughton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (71).
Is crime in Great Boughton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Boughton was up 7% on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 477 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Boughton?
Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.