Crime in Parkgate: statistics, rates and trends
136 crimes were recorded in Parkgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (65), anti-social behaviour (25) and public order (12) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,878th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Parkgate | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 136 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.0 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,665 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Parkgate peaked in the year to August 2018 (268 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (128). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 136 | 24.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 131 | 23.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 134 | 23.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 128 | 22.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 179 | 31.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 196 | 34.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 232 | 41.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 219 | 38.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 47.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Parkgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parkgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | 406 | 96.1 | +300% |
| Little Neston | 242 | 37.6 | +57% |
| Willaston & Thornton | 134 | 30.5 | +27% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | +37% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | +125% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +242% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | +36% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 172 | 47.9 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Parkgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Steeple Court” and “The Parade” (7 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Steeple Court | 7 |
| On or near The Parade | 7 |
| On or near Chester High Road | 6 |
| On or near Holywell Close | 6 |
| On or near B5135 | 5 |
| On or near North Parade | 5 |
| On or near Mostyn Square | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
| On or near The Spinney | 4 |
| On or near Henley Close | 3 |
Of the 111 crimes in Parkgate with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 21 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Parkgate has an estimated population of 5,665 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (39%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Parkgate average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Parkgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Parkgate a safe place to live?
Parkgate recorded 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,878th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Parkgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Parkgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parkgate was up 4% on the year before: 136 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 131 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Parkgate?
About 5,665 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Parkgate?
Parkgate 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.