Crime in Barnton: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Barnton in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (156), public order (31) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,193rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barnton | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 273 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,740 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barnton peaked in the year to August 2020 (450 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (272). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 273 | 47.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 49.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 272 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 287 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 283 | 49.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 450 | 78.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 319 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 398 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 39 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 27.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barnton; the highest is Northwich (106.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) (37.7).
Marbury is the one area listed within Barnton, with 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbury | Neighbourhood | 11,418 | 437 | 38.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Barnton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lydyett Lane” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lydyett Lane | 29 |
| On or near George Street | 12 |
| On or near Whitehall Close | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Pelton Close | 10 |
| On or near Plumbs Fold | 10 |
| On or near Central Drive | 9 |
| On or near Grange Road | 8 |
| On or near Spencer Street | 8 |
| On or near Laurel Close | 7 |
Of the 252 crimes in Barnton with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 17.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Barnton has an estimated population of 5,740 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnton average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barnton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnton a safe place to live?
Barnton recorded 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,193rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (31).
Is crime in Barnton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnton was down 3% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnton?
About 5,740 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnton?
Barnton 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.