Crime in Davenham: statistics, rates and trends
598 crimes were recorded in Davenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Davenham at a glance
- Crime trends in Davenham
- Types of crime in Davenham
- Davenham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Davenham
- Streets with the most crime in Davenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Davenham
- Demographics of Davenham
- Questions about crime in Davenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (293), anti-social behaviour (78) and public order (71) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,299th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Davenham | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 598 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.0 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,322 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Davenham peaked in the year to August 2021 (896 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (573). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 598 | 39.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 626 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 573 | 37.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 622 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 666 | 43.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 896 | 58.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 640 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 705 | 46.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 39 to 26 and anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 71 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 26 | 1.7 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Davenham; the highest is Northwich (106.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Davenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 256 | 38.6 | -1% |
| Northwich | 2,035 | 106.1 | +172% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | +5% |
| Barnton | 273 | 47.6 | +22% |
| Weaverham | 251 | 38.0 | -3% |
| Winsford | 3,082 | 87.1 | +123% |
| Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | 201 | 37.7 | -3% |
| Middlewich | 1,122 | 76.8 | +97% |
Of the 2 areas within Davenham, Northwich Leftwich had the highest crime rate (177.5 per 1,000) and Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead the lowest (36.3), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Leftwich | Neighbourhood | 5,835 | 1,036 | 177.5 |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | Neighbourhood | 11,486 | 417 | 36.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Davenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Registry Close” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Registry Close | 35 |
| On or near Belgrave Road | 26 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Road | 15 |
| On or near Hollands Road | 12 |
| On or near The Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Cockington Close | 11 |
| On or near London Road | 11 |
| On or near Regency Way | 11 |
| On or near Barlow Road | 10 |
| On or near Pillar Gardens | 10 |
Of the 520 crimes in Davenham with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Davenham has an estimated population of 15,322 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Davenham average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Davenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Davenham a safe place to live?
Davenham recorded 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,299th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Davenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Davenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Davenham was down 4% on the year before: 598 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 626 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Davenham?
About 15,322 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Davenham?
Davenham 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.