Crime in Little Neston: statistics, rates and trends

231 crimes were recorded in Little Neston in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Little Neston has the 3,598th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Little Neston was highest in the year to July 2019 (240 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (172). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little Neston 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 anti-social behaviour (+113%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in public order (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Little Neston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little Neston recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Little Neston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little Neston recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Little Neston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little Neston recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Little Neston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little Neston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Little Neston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little Neston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Little Neston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little Neston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Little Neston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little Neston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Little Neston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little Neston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Little Neston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little Neston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Little Neston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little Neston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Little Neston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little Neston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Little Neston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Little Neston recorded 1 report 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.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Little Neston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little Neston.

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 Little Neston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little Neston 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.

Little Neston has an estimated population of 6,432. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little Neston sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Little Neston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.