Crime in Latchford West: statistics, rates and trends
602 crimes were recorded in Latchford West in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Latchford West at a glance
- Crime trends in Latchford West
- Types of crime in Latchford West
- Latchford West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Latchford West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Latchford West
- Demographics of Latchford West
- Questions about crime in Latchford West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (81) and public order (56) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Latchford West | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 602 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,598 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Latchford West of any year here (602 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 602 | 79.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 80.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 703 | 92.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 681 | 89.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 734 | 96.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 758 | 99.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 809 | 106.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 796 | 104.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 922 | 121.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Latchford West recorded notably more vehicle crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 53 and criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 39, while shoplifting fell from 49 to 24 and other theft fell from 49 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 56 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +104% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Latchford West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath | 346 | 56.2 | -29% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +6% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +27% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +259% |
| Appleton | 350 | 32.8 | -59% |
| Grappenhall | 242 | 32.5 | -59% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | -34% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Latchford West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Rydal Avenue | 26 |
| On or near A5061 | 18 |
| On or near Eastford Road | 18 |
| On or near Grove Street | 16 |
| On or near Dunlop Street | 15 |
| On or near New Road | 15 |
| On or near Fletcher Street | 14 |
Of the 521 crimes in Latchford West with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Latchford West has an estimated population of 7,598 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Latchford West average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Latchford West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Latchford West a safe place to live?
Latchford West recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Latchford West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Latchford West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Latchford West was down 2% on the year before: 602 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Latchford West?
About 7,598 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Latchford West?
Latchford West 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.