Crime in Saughall & Mollington: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Saughall & Mollington in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Saughall & Mollington at a glance
- Crime trends in Saughall & Mollington
- Types of crime in Saughall & Mollington
- Saughall & Mollington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saughall & Mollington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saughall & Mollington
- Population and deprivation in Saughall & Mollington
- Questions about crime in Saughall & Mollington
- About this data
170 crimes were recorded in Saughall & Mollington in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 86 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saughall & Mollington has the 3,136th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saughall & Mollington | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 170 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,590 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saughall & Mollington was highest in the year to July 2020 (206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (135). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 170 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 135 | 37.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 162 | 45.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 181 | 50.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 184 | 51.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 198 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 206 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 189 | 52.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 201 | 56.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saughall & Mollington 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 violence and sexual offences (+28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +28% |
| Public order | 21 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.2 | 0.27 | +7% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +29% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +133% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +150% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saughall & Mollington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saughall & Mollington recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saughall & Mollington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saughall & Mollington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saughall & Mollington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saughall & Mollington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saughall & Mollington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saughall & Mollington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saughall & Mollington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saughall & Mollington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saughall & Mollington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saughall & Mollington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saughall & Mollington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saughall & Mollington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saughall & Mollington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saughall & Mollington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saughall & Mollington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saughall & Mollington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saughall & Mollington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saughall & Mollington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saughall & Mollington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saughall & Mollington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saughall & Mollington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saughall & Mollington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saughall & Mollington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saughall & Mollington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saughall & Mollington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +104% |
| Upton | 1,191 | 93.5 | +97% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -38% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +391% |
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | +59% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -34% |
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | +62% |
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | +71% |
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 Saughall & Mollington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lodge Lane | 20 |
| On or near Walden Drive | 15 |
| On or near Church Way | 10 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Park Way | 8 |
| On or near Green Lane | 7 |
| On or near Humphrey Close | 6 |
| On or near Meadowcroft | 6 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saughall & Mollington 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 | 69 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 15.9% |
| Not recorded | 15 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Saughall & Mollington has an estimated population of 3,590. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saughall & Mollington sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saughall & Mollington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Saughall & Mollington a safe place to live?
Saughall & Mollington recorded 47.4 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 Saughall & Mollington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (21).
Is crime in Saughall & Mollington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saughall & Mollington was up 26% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 135 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saughall & Mollington?
Saughall & Mollington 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 Saughall & Mollington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.