Crime in Stockton Heath: statistics, rates and trends
477 crimes were recorded in Stockton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stockton Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockton Heath
- Types of crime in Stockton Heath
- Stockton Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockton Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockton Heath
- Population and deprivation in Stockton Heath
- Questions about crime in Stockton Heath
- About this data
477 crimes were recorded in Stockton Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stockton Heath has the 1,944th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stockton Heath | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 477 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,154 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stockton Heath was highest in the year to July 2018 (658 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (354). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 477 | 77.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 496 | 80.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 453 | 73.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 439 | 71.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 354 | 57.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 391 | 63.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 537 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 482 | 78.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 658 | 106.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 219 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stockton Heath 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, other theft, theft from the person.
The largest falls were in drugs (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 20.6 | 0.60 | -6% |
| Drugs | 92 | 14.9 | 4.57 | -34% |
| Other theft | 61 | 9.9 | 1.55 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 7.3 | 4.33 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.8 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 5.0 | 0.61 | +82% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +500% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.59 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stockton Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stockton Heath recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stockton Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stockton Heath recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stockton Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stockton Heath recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stockton Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stockton Heath recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stockton Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stockton Heath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stockton Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stockton Heath recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stockton Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stockton Heath recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stockton Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stockton Heath recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stockton Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stockton Heath recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stockton Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stockton Heath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stockton Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stockton Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stockton Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stockton Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stockton Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stockton Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stockton Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stockton Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stockton Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stockton Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockton Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | +3% |
| Appleton | 356 | 33.4 | -57% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | +8% |
| Grappenhall | 248 | 33.3 | -57% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +28% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +269% |
| Great Sankey South | 559 | 54.1 | -30% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -52% |
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 Stockton Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Lane | 158 |
| On or near Chester Road | 42 |
| On or near Dundonald Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Bridgewater Mews | 18 |
| On or near Mitchell Street | 18 |
| On or near Grice Street | 16 |
| On or near Victoria Place | 13 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 11 |
| On or near Old Hall Close | 10 |
| On or near Egerton Street | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stockton Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 37.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 23.1% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Stockton Heath has an estimated population of 6,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stockton Heath sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stockton Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Stockton Heath a safe place to live?
Stockton Heath recorded 77.5 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 Stockton Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (92).
Is crime in Stockton Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockton Heath was down 4% on the year before: 477 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stockton Heath?
Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.