Crime in Latchford East: statistics, rates and trends
834 crimes were recorded in Latchford East in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Latchford East
- Questions about crime in Latchford East
- About this data
834 crimes were recorded in Latchford East in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 398 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Latchford East has the 1,711th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Latchford East | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 834 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,975 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Latchford East was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,184 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (834). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 834 | 83.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 911 | 91.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 964 | 96.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,025 | 102.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 949 | 95.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,091 | 109.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,184 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,038 | 104.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,172 | 117.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Latchford East 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 public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+25%) and other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in other crime (-58%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 39.9 | 1.17 | -16% |
| Public order | 89 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.4 | 0.48 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +1% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +20% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -26% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +38% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.73 | -54% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Latchford East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Latchford East recorded 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Latchford East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Latchford East recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Latchford East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Latchford East recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Latchford East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Latchford East recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Latchford East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Latchford East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Latchford East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Latchford East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Latchford East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Latchford East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Latchford East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Latchford East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Latchford East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Latchford East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Latchford East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Latchford East recorded 13 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 down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Latchford East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Latchford East recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Latchford East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Latchford East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Latchford East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Latchford East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Latchford East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Latchford East 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Latchford East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Latchford East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Latchford East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grappenhall | 248 | 33.3 | -60% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +19% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | -5% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -55% |
| Stockton Heath | 477 | 77.5 | -7% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +24% |
| Appleton | 356 | 33.4 | -60% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +242% |
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 Latchford East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Newman Street | 34 |
| On or near Bridge Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Tilston Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Secker Close | 25 |
| On or near Station Road | 22 |
| On or near Whitley Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Barrymore Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Mort Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Latchford East 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 | 356 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 9.1% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Latchford East has an estimated population of 9,975. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Latchford East sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Latchford East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Latchford East a safe place to live?
Latchford East recorded 83.6 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 Latchford East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (89).
Is crime in Latchford East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Latchford East was down 8% on the year before: 834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 911 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Latchford East?
Latchford East 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 Latchford East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.