Crime in Tarvin & Kelsall: statistics, rates and trends
231 crimes were recorded in Tarvin & Kelsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tarvin & Kelsall
- Questions about crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
- About this data
231 crimes were recorded in Tarvin & Kelsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 107 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tarvin & Kelsall has the 3,843rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tarvin & Kelsall | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 231 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.9 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,912 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tarvin & Kelsall was highest in the year to July 2021 (419 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (231). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 231 | 25.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 250 | 28.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 268 | 30.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 260 | 29.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 276 | 31.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 419 | 47.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 373 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 347 | 38.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 346 | 38.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tarvin & Kelsall 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 12.0 | 0.35 | +7% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -22% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.2 | 0.15 | -44% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +280% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -31% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tarvin & Kelsall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tarvin & Kelsall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tarvin & Kelsall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tarvin & Kelsall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tarvin & Kelsall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tarvin & Kelsall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tarvin & Kelsall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tarvin & Kelsall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tarvin & Kelsall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tarvin & Kelsall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tarvin & Kelsall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tarvin & Kelsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tarvin & Kelsall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tarvin & Kelsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone | 87 | 22.5 | -13% |
| Tarporley | 154 | 32.2 | +24% |
| Gowy Rural | 433 | 43.0 | +66% |
| Tattenhall | 151 | 33.7 | +30% |
| Helsby | 195 | 36.1 | +39% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | +63% |
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | +111% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | +57% |
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 Tarvin & Kelsall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Delamere | 12 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 9 |
| On or near Broomheath Lane | 9 |
| On or near Willington Lane | 7 |
| On or near Yeld Lane | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Church Lane | 6 |
| On or near Battleaxe Road | 6 |
| On or near Fishpool Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tarvin & Kelsall 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 | 87 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% |
Tarvin & Kelsall has an estimated population of 8,912. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tarvin & Kelsall sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tarvin & Kelsall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Tarvin & Kelsall a safe place to live?
Tarvin & Kelsall recorded 25.9 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 Tarvin & Kelsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (25).
Is crime in Tarvin & Kelsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tarvin & Kelsall was down 8% on the year before: 231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tarvin & Kelsall?
Tarvin & Kelsall 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 Tarvin & Kelsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.