Crime in Tarvin & Kelsall: statistics, rates and trends
245 crimes were recorded in Tarvin & Kelsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tarvin & Kelsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Tarvin & Kelsall
- Types of crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
- Tarvin & Kelsall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tarvin & Kelsall
- Demographics of Tarvin & Kelsall
- Questions about crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (105), public order (27) and other theft (25) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Tarvin & Kelsall | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 245 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.5 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,912 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tarvin & Kelsall peaked in the year to August 2021 (421 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 245 | 27.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 244 | 27.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 274 | 30.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 252 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 270 | 30.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 421 | 47.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 364 | 40.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 358 | 40.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 336 | 37.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (83% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 11.8 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.6 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tarvin & Kelsall; the highest is Newton & Hoole (56.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandstone (22.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tarvin & Kelsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone | 86 | 22.2 | -19% |
| Tarporley | 161 | 33.7 | +22% |
| Gowy Rural | 440 | 43.7 | +59% |
| Tattenhall | 147 | 32.8 | +19% |
| Helsby | 198 | 36.7 | +33% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | +50% |
| Newton & Hoole | 878 | 56.2 | +104% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Tarvin & Kelsall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Delamere” and “Supermarket” (11 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delamere | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 9 |
| On or near Battleaxe Road | 8 |
| On or near Broomheath Lane | 8 |
| On or near Townfield Lane | 8 |
| On or near Church Lane | 7 |
| On or near Hunter'S Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Willington Lane | 7 |
| On or near Fishpool Road | 6 |
Of the 222 crimes in Tarvin & Kelsall with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Tarvin & Kelsall has an estimated population of 8,912 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tarvin & Kelsall average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tarvin & Kelsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tarvin & Kelsall a safe place to live?
Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tarvin & Kelsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (27).
Is crime in Tarvin & Kelsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tarvin & Kelsall was almost unchanged on the year before: 245 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tarvin & Kelsall?
About 8,912 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tarvin & Kelsall?
Tarvin & Kelsall 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.