Crime in Weaverham: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Weaverham in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weaverham at a glance
- Crime trends in Weaverham
- Types of crime in Weaverham
- Weaverham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Weaverham
- Streets with the most crime in Weaverham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weaverham
- Population and deprivation in Weaverham
- Questions about crime in Weaverham
- About this data
260 crimes were recorded in Weaverham in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Weaverham has the 1,313th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weaverham | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 260 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.4 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,603 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weaverham was highest in the year to July 2021 (520 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (260). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 260 | 39.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 276 | 41.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 336 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 376 | 56.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 386 | 58.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 520 | 78.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 471 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 351 | 53.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 456 | 69.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weaverham 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 public order (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 21.2 | 0.62 | -5% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.8 | 0.25 | +127% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +7% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -44% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weaverham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weaverham recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 53.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weaverham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weaverham recorded 30 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 up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weaverham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weaverham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weaverham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weaverham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weaverham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weaverham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weaverham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weaverham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weaverham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weaverham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weaverham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weaverham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weaverham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weaverham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weaverham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weaverham recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weaverham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weaverham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weaverham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weaverham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Weaverham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weaverham.
1 areas within Weaverham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Weaver & Cuddington had the highest rate (38.0 per 1,000) and Weaver & Cuddington the lowest (38.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver & Cuddington | Neighbourhood | 18,503 | 704 | 38.0 |
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 Weaverham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 28 |
| On or near Forster Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Wallerscote Road | 12 |
| On or near Weaver View | 9 |
| On or near Hazel Drive | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Walnut Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Farm Close | 7 |
| On or near Gerrard Drive | 7 |
| On or near Rowan Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weaverham 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 | 123 | 47.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 15.8% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 9.6% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 7.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
Weaverham has an estimated population of 6,603. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weaverham sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weaverham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Weaverham a safe place to live?
Weaverham recorded 39.4 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 Weaverham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (30).
Is crime in Weaverham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weaverham was down 6% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 276 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weaverham?
Weaverham 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 Weaverham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.