Crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester: statistics, rates and trends
224 crimes were recorded in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
- Crime trends in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- Types of crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- Demographics of Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- Questions about crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), public order (22) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 224 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,453 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester of any year here (224 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 224 | 41.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 296 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 243 | 44.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 308 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 299 | 54.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 390 | 71.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 323 | 59.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 313 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 410 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (39% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 178 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 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.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester; the highest is Northwich Leftwich (177.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead (36.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Witton | 520 | 101.4 | +147% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +332% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -12% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | +27% |
| Shakerley | 285 | 46.2 | +13% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | +12% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -7% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | +185% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Middlewich Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Middlewich Road | 33 |
| On or near West Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 11 |
| On or near Rudheath Way | 11 |
| On or near Grange Road | 10 |
| On or near Brokencross Place | 9 |
| On or near Porter Way | 7 |
| On or near South Drive | 6 |
| On or near St Andrews Close | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
Of the 205 crimes in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 14.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester has an estimated population of 5,453 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester a safe place to live?
Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (22).
Is crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester was down 24% on the year before: 224 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester?
About 5,453 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester?
Rudheath, Cheshire West and Chester 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.