Crime in Willaston and Rope: statistics, rates and trends

262 crimes were recorded in Willaston and Rope in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willaston and Rope has the 3,426th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Willaston and Rope was highest in the year to July 2025 (334 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (215). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willaston and Rope 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 drugs.

The largest increases were in drugs (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and other theft (-44%).

Violence and sexual offences in Willaston and Rope

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willaston and Rope recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Willaston and Rope

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willaston and Rope recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Willaston and Rope

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willaston and Rope recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Willaston and Rope

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willaston and Rope recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Willaston and Rope

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willaston and Rope recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Willaston and Rope

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willaston and Rope recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Willaston and Rope

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willaston and Rope recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Willaston and Rope

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willaston and Rope recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Willaston and Rope

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willaston and Rope recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Willaston and Rope

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willaston and Rope recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Willaston and Rope

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willaston and Rope 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willaston and Rope, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willaston and Rope.

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 Willaston and Rope over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willaston and Rope 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.

Willaston and Rope has an estimated population of 6,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willaston and Rope sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Willaston and Rope. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.