Crime in Netherpool: statistics, rates and trends
272 crimes were recorded in Netherpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Netherpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Netherpool
- Types of crime in Netherpool
- Netherpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Netherpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Netherpool
- Population and deprivation in Netherpool
- Questions about crime in Netherpool
- About this data
272 crimes were recorded in Netherpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Netherpool has the 2,804th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Netherpool | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 272 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.3 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,915 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Netherpool was highest in the year to July 2020 (394 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (224). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 272 | 55.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 224 | 45.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 256 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 284 | 57.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 357 | 72.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 394 | 80.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 369 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 361 | 73.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Netherpool 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 violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +12% |
| Public order | 40 | 8.1 | 1.22 | +135% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +140% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -22% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +125% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +600% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -17% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -29% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Netherpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Netherpool recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 51.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Netherpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Netherpool recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 135% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Netherpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Netherpool recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Netherpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Netherpool recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Netherpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Netherpool recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Netherpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Netherpool recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Netherpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Netherpool recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Netherpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Netherpool recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Netherpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Netherpool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Netherpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Netherpool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Netherpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Netherpool recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Netherpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Netherpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Netherpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Netherpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Netherpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Netherpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Netherpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | +46% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -44% |
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | +130% |
| Central & Grange | 1,926 | 121.3 | +119% |
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | +39% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -47% |
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | +36% |
| Wolverham | 1,131 | 249.9 | +352% |
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 Netherpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rossmore Road West | 19 |
| On or near Sheepfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Station Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Moelwyn Drive | 17 |
| On or near Queens Road | 16 |
| On or near Wellswood Road | 13 |
| On or near Carlton Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Childer Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Moorland Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Netherpool 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 | 131 | 48.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Netherpool has an estimated population of 4,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Netherpool sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Netherpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Netherpool a safe place to live?
Netherpool recorded 55.3 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 Netherpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (40).
Is crime in Netherpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netherpool was up 21% on the year before: 272 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Netherpool?
Netherpool 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 Netherpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.