Crime in Little Neston: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Little Neston in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Neston at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Neston
- Types of crime in Little Neston
- Little Neston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Neston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Neston
- Demographics of Little Neston
- Questions about crime in Little Neston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (103), anti-social behaviour (54) and public order (26) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Little Neston | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,432 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Neston peaked in the year to August 2018 (243 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (164). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 37.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 188 | 29.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 195 | 30.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 25.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 199 | 30.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 230 | 35.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 211 | 32.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 230 | 35.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 37.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) and anti-social behaviour (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 54 and violence and sexual offences rose from 73 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 8.4 | 15.4 | +125% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Neston; the highest is Neston (96.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Parkgate (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Neston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | 406 | 96.1 | +155% |
| Parkgate | 136 | 24.0 | -36% |
| Willaston & Thornton | 134 | 30.5 | -19% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | -13% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | +44% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +118% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -13% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 172 | 47.9 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Little Neston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Town Lane” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Town Lane | 17 |
| On or near Romney Way | 13 |
| On or near Station Close | 12 |
| On or near Wood End Lane | 12 |
| On or near Rocklee Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Romney Croft | 10 |
| On or near Morland Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Romney Close | 7 |
Of the 188 crimes in Little Neston with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 23.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Little Neston has an estimated population of 6,432 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Neston average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Neston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Neston a safe place to live?
Little Neston recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Little Neston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Little Neston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Neston was up 29% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Neston?
About 6,432 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Neston?
Little Neston 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.