Crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
- Crime trends in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- Types of crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- Demographics of Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- Questions about crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), public order (26) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 147 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,483 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester peaked in the year to August 2020 (271 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (143). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 147 | 32.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 143 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 176 | 39.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 149 | 33.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 152 | 33.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 271 | 60.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 203 | 45.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 180 | 40.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 26 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester; the highest is Handbridge Park (67.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Tarvin & Kelsall (27.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon | 167 | 34.5 | +5% |
| Tarvin & Kelsall | 245 | 27.5 | -16% |
| Tarporley | 161 | 33.7 | +3% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | +24% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | +25% |
| Handbridge Park | 600 | 67.4 | +106% |
| Malpas | 268 | 51.4 | +57% |
| Newton & Hoole | 878 | 56.2 | +71% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castlefields” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castlefields | 15 |
| On or near Keysbrook Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Rookery Farm Road | 8 |
| On or near St George'S Place | 8 |
| On or near Newton Lane | 7 |
| On or near Barbour Square | 6 |
| On or near Gatesheath Lane | 6 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 6 |
| On or near Horsley Lane | 5 |
| On or near Nantwich Road | 5 |
Of the 135 crimes in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester has an estimated population of 4,483 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester a safe place to live?
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (26).
Is crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester was up 3% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 143 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester?
About 4,483 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester?
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester 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.