Crime in Davenham: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Davenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Davenham
- Questions about crime in Davenham
- About this data
584 crimes were recorded in Davenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Davenham has the 1,328th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Davenham | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 584 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,322 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Davenham was highest in the year to July 2021 (909 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (571). 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 | 584 | 38.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 633 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 571 | 37.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 634 | 41.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 654 | 42.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 909 | 59.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 721 | 47.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 637 | 41.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 711 | 46.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Davenham 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 19.1 | 0.56 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 4.7 | 0.31 | -23% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -24% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -12% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.26 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.13 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Davenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Davenham recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Davenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Davenham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Davenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Davenham recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Davenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Davenham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Davenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Davenham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Davenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Davenham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Davenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Davenham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Davenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Davenham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Davenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Davenham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Davenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Davenham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Davenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Davenham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Davenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Davenham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Davenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Davenham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Davenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Davenham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Davenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 265 | 40.0 | +5% |
| Northwich | 1,996 | 104.1 | +173% |
| Rudheath | 227 | 41.6 | +9% |
| Barnton | 269 | 46.9 | +23% |
| Weaverham | 260 | 39.4 | +3% |
| Winsford | 3,032 | 85.6 | +125% |
| Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | 194 | 36.4 | -4% |
| Middlewich | 1,117 | 76.4 | +101% |
2 areas within Davenham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Northwich Leftwich had the highest rate (172.9 per 1,000) and Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead the lowest (34.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Leftwich | Neighbourhood | 5,835 | 1,009 | 172.9 |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | Neighbourhood | 11,486 | 398 | 34.7 |
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 Davenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Registry Close | 32 |
| On or near Belgrave Road | 23 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Road | 13 |
| On or near Cockington Close | 12 |
| On or near Christleton Avenue | 12 |
| On or near The Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Regency Way | 11 |
| On or near Hollands Road | 11 |
| On or near London Road | 11 |
| On or near Audlem Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Davenham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 17.3% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Davenham has an estimated population of 15,322. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Davenham sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Davenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Davenham a safe place to live?
Davenham recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Davenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Davenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Davenham was down 8% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Davenham?
Davenham 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 Davenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.