Crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester: statistics, rates and trends
1,191 crimes were recorded in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
- Crime trends in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- Types of crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- Upton, Cheshire West and Chester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- Population and deprivation in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- Questions about crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
- About this data
1,191 crimes were recorded in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 686 reports (58% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upton, Cheshire West and Chester has the 1,405th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upton, Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,191 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.5 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,742 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,191 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (952). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 1,191 | 93.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,111 | 87.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,086 | 85.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,068 | 83.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 952 | 74.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,111 | 87.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,099 | 86.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,038 | 81.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,020 | 80.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upton, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+26%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-73%) and other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 686 | 53.8 | 1.57 | +13% |
| Public order | 150 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +22% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 4.7 | 0.31 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -5% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -73% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 57.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upton, Cheshire West and Chester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upton, Cheshire West and Chester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upton, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton & Hoole | 857 | 54.8 | -41% |
| Chester City & the Garden Quarter | 4,576 | 232.4 | +149% |
| Blacon | 1,324 | 96.5 | +3% |
| Great Boughton | 511 | 42.2 | -55% |
| Handbridge Park | 601 | 67.5 | -28% |
| Saughall & Mollington | 170 | 47.4 | -49% |
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | -19% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -68% |
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 Upton, Cheshire West and Chester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 472 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near William Wild Drive | 38 |
| On or near A540 | 31 |
| On or near Caldecott Close | 30 |
| On or near Dunham Way | 26 |
| On or near Peckforton Way | 26 |
| On or near A5116 | 24 |
| On or near Oulton Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Shipbrook Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upton, 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 | 553 | 46.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.5% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 3.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Upton, Cheshire West and Chester has an estimated population of 12,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upton, Cheshire West and Chester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Upton, Cheshire West and Chester a safe place to live?
Upton, Cheshire West and Chester recorded 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Upton, Cheshire West and Chester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (150).
Is crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton, Cheshire West and Chester was up 7% on the year before: 1,191 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,111 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upton, Cheshire West and Chester?
Upton, 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 Upton, 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.