Crime in Strawberry: statistics, rates and trends
155 crimes were recorded in Strawberry in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Strawberry at a glance
- Crime trends in Strawberry
- Types of crime in Strawberry
- Strawberry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Strawberry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Strawberry
- Demographics of Strawberry
- Questions about crime in Strawberry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), public order (20) and anti-social behaviour (18) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Strawberry | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 155 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.7 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,740 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Strawberry peaked in the year to August 2020 (283 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (137). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 155 | 32.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 140 | 29.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 181 | 38.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 139 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 137 | 28.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 254 | 53.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 215 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 210 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and public order (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 79 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 13.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Strawberry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Strawberry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Park | 459 | 79.7 | +144% |
| Whitby Groves | 316 | 72.5 | +122% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +151% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | +1% |
| Central & Grange | 1,929 | 121.5 | +272% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +667% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +292% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Strawberry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Norman Close | 9 |
| On or near Websters Lane | 9 |
| On or near Aspen Close | 8 |
| On or near Hope Farm Road | 7 |
| On or near Acacia Drive | 6 |
| On or near Lime Tree Close | 6 |
| On or near Bramley Close | 5 |
| On or near Halton Way | 5 |
Of the 137 crimes in Strawberry with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
Strawberry has an estimated population of 4,740 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (0.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (8.2%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Strawberry average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Strawberry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 91.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Strawberry a safe place to live?
Strawberry recorded 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Strawberry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (20).
Is crime in Strawberry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Strawberry was up 11% on the year before: 155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 140 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Strawberry?
About 4,740 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Strawberry?
Strawberry 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.