Crime in Parkgate: statistics, rates and trends

133 crimes were recorded in Parkgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.

133 crimes were recorded in Parkgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 62 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Parkgate has the 3,885th highest crime rate.

MeasureParkgateCheshire West and ChesterEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202613327,0805,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents23.572.996.4
Change on previous 12 months+2%+2%-1%
Population5,665371,65258,797,018

Recorded crime in Parkgate was highest in the year to July 2018 (282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (130). Over the whole period it fell 53%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202613323.596.4
Year to July 202513022.997.1
Year to July 202413323.597.7
Year to July 202313824.45.2
Year to July 202217230.4101.3
Year to July 202119935.1102.1
Year to July 202023441.3101.9
Year to July 201922139.0101.5
Year to July 201828249.8100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202611
June 202616
May 202619
April 20268
March 202617
February 20267
January 20263
December 20258
November 20253
October 20259
September 202522
August 202510

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Parkgate 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.

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences6210.90.32+2%
Anti-social behaviour213.70.24+91%
Public order162.80.43-11%
Criminal damage and arson111.90.29-21%
Other theft81.40.22+100%
Burglary71.20.35+40%
Vehicle crime50.90.18+25%
Drugs10.20.05+0%
Possession of weapons10.20.18-50%
Robbery10.20.13-50%

Violence and sexual offences in Parkgate

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Parkgate recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Parkgate

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Parkgate recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Parkgate

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Parkgate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Parkgate

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Parkgate recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Parkgate

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Parkgate recorded 8 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Parkgate

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Parkgate recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Parkgate

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Parkgate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Parkgate

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Parkgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Parkgate

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Parkgate 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Parkgate

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Parkgate 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Parkgate
Neston41197.3+314%
Little Neston23135.9+53%
Willaston & Thornton12728.9+23%
Ledsham & Manor33331.0+32%
Netherpool27255.3+136%
Sutton Villages84980.8+244%
Strawberry14029.5+26%
Saughall & Mollington17047.4+102%

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 Parkgate over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near The Parade7
On or near Mostyn Square6
On or near Steeple Court6
On or near Chester High Road6
On or near Holywell Close6
On or near B51355
On or near Parking Area4
On or near Phoenix Court4
On or near North Parade4
On or near Leighton Road3

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Parkgate 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect5642.1%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified2418.0%
Not recorded2115.8%
Under investigation1511.3%
Local resolution75.3%
Awaiting court outcome32.3%
Status update unavailable32.3%
Court result unavailable21.5%
Action to be taken by another organisation10.8%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.8%

Parkgate has an estimated population of 5,665. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Parkgate sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureParkgate
Aged 0 to 1513.1%
Aged 16 to 6451.7%
Aged 65 and over35.2%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage85.8%
Social rented homes2.5%
Private rented homes11.7%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)9.4

Is Parkgate a safe place to live?

Parkgate recorded 23.5 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 Parkgate?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).

Is crime in Parkgate going up or down?

Recorded crime in Parkgate was up 2% on the year before: 133 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Parkgate?

Parkgate 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 Parkgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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