Crime in Newton & Hoole: statistics, rates and trends
857 crimes were recorded in Newton & Hoole in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newton & Hoole at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton & Hoole
- Types of crime in Newton & Hoole
- Newton & Hoole compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newton & Hoole
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton & Hoole
- Population and deprivation in Newton & Hoole
- Questions about crime in Newton & Hoole
- About this data
857 crimes were recorded in Newton & Hoole in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 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 351 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newton & Hoole has the 2,822nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton & Hoole | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 857 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,636 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton & Hoole was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,174 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (766). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 857 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 766 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 791 | 50.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 982 | 62.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 989 | 63.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,015 | 64.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,174 | 75.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 937 | 59.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 997 | 63.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton & Hoole 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 shoplifting (+43%) and other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 22.4 | 0.66 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 8.7 | 1.05 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 5.3 | 0.35 | -1% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -8% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -15% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +117% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.70 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton & Hoole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton & Hoole recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton & Hoole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton & Hoole recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton & Hoole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton & Hoole recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton & Hoole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton & Hoole recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton & Hoole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton & Hoole recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton & Hoole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton & Hoole recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton & Hoole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton & Hoole recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton & Hoole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton & Hoole recorded 19 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 32% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton & Hoole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton & Hoole recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton & Hoole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton & Hoole recorded 14 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 30% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton & Hoole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton & Hoole recorded 9 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton & Hoole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton & Hoole recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton & Hoole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton & Hoole recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newton & Hoole
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton & Hoole recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newton & Hoole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton & Hoole.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton & Hoole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +324% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | -23% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | +71% |
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | +23% |
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +76% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | -26% |
| Lache | 348 | 53.0 | -3% |
| Gowy Rural | 433 | 43.0 | -22% |
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 Newton & Hoole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 118 |
| On or near A56 | 50 |
| On or near South Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Dorset Place | 25 |
| On or near Crossley Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Gosforth Place | 20 |
| On or near Mannings Lane South | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton & Hoole 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 | 328 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 21.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Newton & Hoole has an estimated population of 15,636. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton & Hoole sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton & Hoole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Newton & Hoole a safe place to live?
Newton & Hoole recorded 54.8 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 Newton & Hoole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (136).
Is crime in Newton & Hoole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton & Hoole was up 12% on the year before: 857 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 766 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton & Hoole?
Newton & Hoole 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 Newton & Hoole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.