Crime in Hartford & Greenbank: statistics, rates and trends
445 crimes were recorded in Hartford & Greenbank in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hartford & Greenbank at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartford & Greenbank
- Types of crime in Hartford & Greenbank
- Hartford & Greenbank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartford & Greenbank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartford & Greenbank
- Population and deprivation in Hartford & Greenbank
- Questions about crime in Hartford & Greenbank
- About this data
445 crimes were recorded in Hartford & Greenbank in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 212 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hartford & Greenbank has the 3,172nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hartford & Greenbank | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 445 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,579 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hartford & Greenbank was highest in the year to July 2021 (669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (445). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 445 | 46.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 513 | 53.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 529 | 55.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 499 | 52.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 580 | 60.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 669 | 69.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 497 | 51.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 474 | 49.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 511 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hartford & Greenbank 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 criminal damage and arson (+19%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 22.1 | 0.65 | -13% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +19% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.3 | 0.36 | -21% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +73% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -64% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hartford & Greenbank
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hartford & Greenbank
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hartford & Greenbank
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hartford & Greenbank
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hartford & Greenbank
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hartford & Greenbank
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hartford & Greenbank
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hartford & Greenbank
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hartford & Greenbank
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hartford & Greenbank
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hartford & Greenbank
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hartford & Greenbank
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hartford & Greenbank
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hartford & Greenbank 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hartford & Greenbank
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hartford & Greenbank recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hartford & Greenbank, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hartford & Greenbank.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartford & Greenbank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 479 | 52.6 | +13% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,009 | 172.9 | +272% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 398 | 34.7 | -25% |
| Northwich Witton | 514 | 100.3 | +116% |
| Rudheath | 227 | 41.6 | -10% |
| Marbury | 423 | 37.0 | -20% |
| Weaver & Cuddington | 704 | 38.0 | -18% |
| Winsford Wharton | 673 | 115.1 | +148% |
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 Hartford & Greenbank over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clough Lane | 42 |
| On or near Westminster Close | 30 |
| On or near Riddings Lane | 22 |
| On or near Shingler Close | 22 |
| On or near Beach Grove | 16 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 15 |
| On or near Parks Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Robert Street | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hartford & Greenbank 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 | 181 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 17.8% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hartford & Greenbank has an estimated population of 9,579. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hartford & Greenbank sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hartford & Greenbank |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Hartford & Greenbank a safe place to live?
Hartford & Greenbank recorded 46.5 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 Hartford & Greenbank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Hartford & Greenbank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartford & Greenbank was down 13% on the year before: 445 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 513 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hartford & Greenbank?
Hartford & Greenbank 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 Hartford & Greenbank. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.