Crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester): statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) at a glance
- Crime trends in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Types of crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Streets with the most crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Population and deprivation in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- Questions about crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) has the 1,139th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.0 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,599 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) was highest in the year to July 2018 (937 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (728). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 744 | 51.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 803 | 55.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 728 | 49.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 791 | 54.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 761 | 52.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 904 | 61.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 919 | 62.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 855 | 58.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 937 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+68%) and shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and burglary (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 22.5 | 0.66 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +68% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 6.2 | 0.75 | +26% |
| Public order | 66 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -32% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +129% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -30% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 1 report 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 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Neston (Cheshire West and Chester), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Neston (Cheshire West and Chester).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heswall | 994 | 33.9 | -33% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | +114% |
| Bebington | 3,138 | 55.2 | +8% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | +75% |
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | +71% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +202% |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,438 | 92.6 | +82% |
| Birkenhead | 13,317 | 116.3 | +128% |
3 areas within Neston (Cheshire West and Chester), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Neston had the highest rate (97.3 per 1,000) and Parkgate the lowest (23.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | Neighbourhood | 4,225 | 411 | 97.3 |
| Little Neston | Neighbourhood | 6,432 | 231 | 35.9 |
| Parkgate | Neighbourhood | 5,665 | 133 | 23.5 |
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 Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near High Street | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Frobisher Road | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Mayfield Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Town Lane | 17 |
| On or near Police Station | 15 |
| On or near Cross Street | 14 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 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 | 261 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) has an estimated population of 14,599. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) a safe place to live?
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) recorded 51.0 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 Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) was down 7% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 803 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)?
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 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 Neston (Cheshire West and Chester). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.