Crime in Handbridge Park: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Handbridge Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Handbridge Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Handbridge Park
- Types of crime in Handbridge Park
- Handbridge Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Handbridge Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Handbridge Park
- Population and deprivation in Handbridge Park
- Questions about crime in Handbridge Park
- About this data
601 crimes were recorded in Handbridge Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 262 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Handbridge Park has the 2,336th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Handbridge Park | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 601 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,900 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Handbridge Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (632 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (479). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 601 | 67.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 548 | 61.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 479 | 53.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 479 | 53.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 515 | 57.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 626 | 70.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 632 | 71.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 546 | 61.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 607 | 68.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Handbridge Park 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Public order | 70 | 7.9 | 1.18 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -14% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +29% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +24% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.2 | 1.50 | +83% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.50 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -54% |
Violence and sexual offences in Handbridge Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Handbridge Park recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Handbridge Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Handbridge Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Handbridge Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Handbridge Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Handbridge Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Handbridge Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Handbridge Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Handbridge Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Handbridge Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Handbridge Park recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Handbridge Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Handbridge Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Handbridge Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Handbridge Park recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Handbridge Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Handbridge Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Handbridge Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Handbridge Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Handbridge Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Handbridge Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Handbridge Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Handbridge Park recorded 6 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Handbridge Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Handbridge Park recorded 6 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 54% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Handbridge Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Handbridge Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Handbridge Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lache | 348 | 53.0 | -21% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +244% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | -40% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | -37% |
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | -19% |
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +43% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | +38% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 170 | 47.4 | -30% |
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 Handbridge Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Curzon Street | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Merton Drive | 31 |
| On or near Selsdon Court | 23 |
| On or near Appleyards Lane | 15 |
| On or near Lansdowne Grove | 15 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 12 |
| On or near Overleigh Court | 12 |
| On or near Handbridge | 10 |
| On or near Meadows Place | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Handbridge Park 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 | 225 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 20.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Handbridge Park has an estimated population of 8,900. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Handbridge Park sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Handbridge Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Handbridge Park a safe place to live?
Handbridge Park recorded 67.5 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 Handbridge Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (70).
Is crime in Handbridge Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Handbridge Park was up 10% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Handbridge Park?
Handbridge Park 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 Handbridge Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.