Crime in Wolverham: statistics, rates and trends
1,131 crimes were recorded in Wolverham in the 12 months to July 2026, 249.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wolverham at a glance
- Crime trends in Wolverham
- Types of crime in Wolverham
- Wolverham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wolverham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wolverham
- Population and deprivation in Wolverham
- Questions about crime in Wolverham
- About this data
1,131 crimes were recorded in Wolverham in the 12 months to July 2026, 249.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wolverham has the 121st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wolverham | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,131 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 249.9 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,525 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wolverham was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,453 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (999). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,131 | 249.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 999 | 220.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,107 | 244.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,073 | 237.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,230 | 271.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,114 | 246.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,284 | 283.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,453 | 321.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,387 | 306.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wolverham 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+56%) and criminal damage and arson (+37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 77.3 | 2.26 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 319 | 70.5 | 8.51 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 23.6 | 1.54 | +11% |
| Public order | 94 | 20.8 | 3.13 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 18.8 | 2.77 | +37% |
| Other theft | 61 | 13.5 | 2.11 | +3% |
| Drugs | 39 | 8.6 | 2.64 | +129% |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.4 | 1.25 | -9% |
| Other crime | 20 | 4.4 | 2.09 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -7% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 1.07 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wolverham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wolverham recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (77.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wolverham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wolverham recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wolverham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wolverham recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wolverham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wolverham recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wolverham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wolverham recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wolverham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wolverham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wolverham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wolverham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wolverham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wolverham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wolverham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wolverham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wolverham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wolverham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wolverham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wolverham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wolverham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wolverham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wolverham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wolverham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wolverham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wolverham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Wolverham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wolverham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolverham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | -70% |
| Central & Grange | 1,926 | 121.3 | -51% |
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | -69% |
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | -49% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -88% |
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | -68% |
| Netherpool | 272 | 55.3 | -78% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -88% |
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 Wolverham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 281 |
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Nightclub | 49 |
| On or near Hylton Court | 48 |
| On or near Ludlow Drive | 36 |
| On or near Kenilworth Court | 31 |
| On or near Thornton Road | 30 |
| On or near Broadside Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Barnard Drive | 28 |
| On or near Warwick Court | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wolverham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 28.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 9.5% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Wolverham has an estimated population of 4,525. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wolverham sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wolverham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% |
| Social rented homes | 47.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.6% |
Is Wolverham a safe place to live?
Wolverham recorded 249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Wolverham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (319).
Is crime in Wolverham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolverham was up 13% on the year before: 1,131 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 999 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wolverham?
Wolverham 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 Wolverham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.