Crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester): statistics, rates and trends
201 crimes were recorded in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) at a glance
- Crime trends in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Types of crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Demographics of Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Questions about crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), criminal damage and arson (19) and anti-social behaviour (18) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,313th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 201 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,325 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) peaked in the year to August 2018 (283 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (199). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 201 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 199 | 37.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 41.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 213 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 232 | 43.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 278 | 52.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 264 | 49.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 266 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 283 | 53.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 20.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester).
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brambles Chase” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brambles Chase | 14 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 10 |
| On or near Weaverham Road | 10 |
| On or near West Lane | 9 |
| On or near Golden Nook Road | 8 |
| On or near Daisy Way | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 7 |
| On or near East Lane | 6 |
| On or near Fir Lane | 6 |
| On or near Manor Road | 6 |
Of the 183 crimes in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) has an estimated population of 5,325 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) a safe place to live?
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,313th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (19).
Is crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) was up 1% on the year before: 201 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?
About 5,325 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 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.