Crime in Hartford: statistics, rates and trends
256 crimes were recorded in Hartford in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hartford at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartford
- Types of crime in Hartford
- Hartford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hartford
- Streets with the most crime in Hartford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartford
- Demographics of Hartford
- Questions about crime in Hartford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (125), public order (38) and anti-social behaviour (31) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,302nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hartford | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 256 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,633 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hartford of any year here (256 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 256 | 38.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 335 | 50.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 353 | 53.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 290 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 298 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 301 | 45.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 258 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 281 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 40.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 59 to 38 and violence and sexual offences fell from 149 to 125.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 18.8 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hartford; 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 Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenham | 598 | 39.0 | +1% |
| Northwich | 2,035 | 106.1 | +175% |
| Weaverham | 251 | 38.0 | -2% |
| Barnton | 273 | 47.6 | +23% |
| Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | 201 | 37.7 | -2% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | +6% |
| Winsford | 3,082 | 87.1 | +126% |
| Middlewich | 1,122 | 76.8 | +99% |
Hartford & Greenbank is the one area listed within Hartford, with 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford & Greenbank | Neighbourhood | 9,579 | 440 | 45.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Hartford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westminster Close” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westminster Close | 30 |
| On or near Shingler Close | 22 |
| On or near Riddings Lane | 18 |
| On or near Beach Grove | 17 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 16 |
| On or near Parks Close | 12 |
| On or near Wilsbury Grange | 10 |
| On or near Pimlotts Grove | 8 |
| On or near Beaufort Close | 7 |
| On or near Lambert Way | 7 |
Of the 225 crimes in Hartford with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 8.4% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 5.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Hartford has an estimated population of 6,633 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartford average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hartford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hartford a safe place to live?
Hartford recorded 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,302nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hartford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (38).
Is crime in Hartford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartford was down 24% on the year before: 256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartford?
About 6,633 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartford?
Hartford 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.