Crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- Questions about crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
- About this data
151 crimes were recorded in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 73 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester has the 3,665th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 151 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.7 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,483 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester was highest in the year to July 2020 (269 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (132). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 151 | 33.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 132 | 29.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 181 | 40.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 160 | 35.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 153 | 34.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 162 | 36.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 191 | 42.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 186 | 41.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 16.3 | 0.48 | +22% |
| Public order | 23 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.9 | 0.19 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon | 161 | 33.3 | -1% |
| Tarvin & Kelsall | 231 | 25.9 | -23% |
| Tarporley | 154 | 32.2 | -4% |
| Christleton & Huntington | 524 | 40.6 | +21% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | +25% |
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | +100% |
| Malpas | 266 | 51.1 | +52% |
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | +63% |
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 Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castlefields | 15 |
| On or near Rookery Farm Road | 13 |
| On or near Keysbrook Avenue | 9 |
| On or near St George'S Place | 8 |
| On or near Newton Lane | 8 |
| On or near Gatesheath Lane | 6 |
| On or near Millfield Lane | 6 |
| On or near Horsley Lane | 5 |
| On or near Barbour Square | 5 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester 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 | 60 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 13 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester has an estimated population of 4,483. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester a safe place to live?
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 33.7 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 Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (23).
Is crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester was up 14% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 132 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester?
Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester 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 Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.