Crime in Latchford East: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Latchford East in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Latchford East at a glance
- Crime trends in Latchford East
- Types of crime in Latchford East
- Latchford East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Latchford East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Latchford East
- Demographics of Latchford East
- Questions about crime in Latchford East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (399), public order (84) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Latchford East | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 835 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.7 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,975 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Latchford East of any year here (835 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 835 | 83.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 904 | 90.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 974 | 97.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,019 | 102.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 955 | 95.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,062 | 106.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,177 | 118.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,070 | 107.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,126 | 112.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Latchford East recorded notably more public order (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 48 to 60, while burglary fell from 33 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 42 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 40.0 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Public order | 84 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Latchford East; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Grappenhall (32.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Latchford East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grappenhall | 242 | 32.5 | -61% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +20% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | -5% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -55% |
| Stockton Heath | 346 | 56.2 | -33% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +27% |
| Appleton | 350 | 32.8 | -61% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +240% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Latchford East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Avenue” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Newman Street | 33 |
| On or near Tilston Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Secker Close | 26 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Whitley Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Barrymore Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Mort Avenue | 19 |
Of the 760 crimes in Latchford East with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 364 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Latchford East has an estimated population of 9,975 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Latchford East average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Latchford East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Latchford East a safe place to live?
Latchford East recorded 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Latchford East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (84).
Is crime in Latchford East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Latchford East was down 8% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 904 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Latchford East?
About 9,975 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Latchford East?
Latchford East 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.