Crime in Newton & Hoole: statistics, rates and trends
878 crimes were recorded in Newton & Hoole in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newton & Hoole
- Questions about crime in Newton & Hoole
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (349), shoplifting (144), anti-social behaviour (88) and public order (88) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,776th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newton & Hoole | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 878 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,636 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newton & Hoole peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,193 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (755). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 878 | 56.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 755 | 48.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 773 | 49.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 979 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,000 | 64.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 984 | 62.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,193 | 76.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 946 | 60.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 995 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (73% below) and criminal damage and arson (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 94 to 144 and other theft rose from 41 to 57, while burglary fell from 26 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 9.2 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 88 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.3 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.3 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newton & Hoole; the highest is Chester City & the Garden Quarter (230.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Christleton & Huntington (40.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton & Hoole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,537 | 230.4 | +310% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | -27% |
| Upton | 1,203 | 94.4 | +68% |
| Handbridge Park | 600 | 67.4 | +20% |
| Blacon | 1,312 | 95.6 | +70% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | -28% |
| Lache | 355 | 54.1 | -4% |
| Gowy Rural | 440 | 43.7 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Newton & Hoole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 127 |
| On or near South Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near A56 | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Gosforth Place | 24 |
| On or near Crossley Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Dorset Place | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Mannings Lane South | 17 |
Of the 790 crimes in Newton & Hoole with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 336 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Newton & Hoole has an estimated population of 15,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%), fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton & Hoole average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newton & Hoole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newton & Hoole a safe place to live?
Newton & Hoole recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,776th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newton & Hoole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (144).
Is crime in Newton & Hoole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton & Hoole was up 16% on the year before: 878 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 755 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton & Hoole?
About 15,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton & Hoole?
Newton & Hoole 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.