Crime in Stockton Heath: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Stockton Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stockton Heath
- Questions about crime in Stockton Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (42) and drugs (42) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stockton Heath | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,154 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stockton Heath of any year here (346 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 56.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 448 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 556 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 446 | 72.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 477 | 77.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 383 | 62.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 496 | 80.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 457 | 74.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 590 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stockton Heath recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 31 and public order rose from 20 to 27, while other theft fell from 59 to 25 and drugs fell from 92 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 19.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 42 | 6.8 | 3.3 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stockton Heath; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Grappenhall (32.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockton Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +41% |
| Appleton | 350 | 32.8 | -42% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +49% |
| Grappenhall | 242 | 32.5 | -42% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +79% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +407% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | -7% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Stockton Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Lane” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Lane | 46 |
| On or near Bridgewater Mews | 21 |
| On or near Chester Road | 20 |
| On or near Dundonald Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Mitchell Street | 17 |
| On or near Grice Street | 16 |
| On or near Victoria Place | 16 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 11 |
| On or near Old Hall Close | 9 |
| On or near Egerton Street | 8 |
Of the 304 crimes in Stockton Heath with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Stockton Heath has an estimated population of 6,154 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stockton Heath average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stockton Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stockton Heath a safe place to live?
Stockton Heath recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Stockton Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Stockton Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockton Heath was down 23% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stockton Heath?
About 6,154 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stockton Heath?
Stockton Heath 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.