Wistaston is among the top 5 safest small towns in Cheshire, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of Cheshire's 321 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wistaston in 2021 was 2.9 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Cheshire's overall crime rate, coming in 2344% lower than the Cheshire rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wistaston is the 43rd safest small town, and the 206th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Wistaston are violence and sexual offences, with 11 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 1.4. This is 73% higher than 2020's figure of 3 offences and a difference of 1.02 from 2020's crime rate of 0.38. Wistaston's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
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Small Towns, Cheshire
1652% lower, regional crime rate
North West
2509% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Wistaston is 1652% lower than the North West and 2509% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Incidents mapped in Wistaston represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.9 | 23 |
| 2020 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | 13 |
| 2018 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2017 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1.0 | 8 |
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| Wistaston | Cheshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 1.40 | 21,876 | 20.51 | 1365% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 715 | 0.67 | 415% safer |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.25 | 2,748 | 2.58 | 932% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1 | 0.13 | 6,893 | 6.46 | 4869% safer |
| Other Crime | 1 | 0.13 | 1,401 | 1.31 | 908% safer |
| Public Order | 3 | 0.38 | 12,872 | 12.07 | 3076% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4 | 0.51 | 2,134 | 2.00 | 292% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 1.40 | 39,466 | 37.00 | 2543% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-with-Fearnhead | 4 | 0.24 | 1121% safer |
| Penketh | 3 | 0.37 | 692% safer |
| Great Boughton | 4 | 0.48 | 510% safer |
| Wistaston | 23 | 2.93 | - |
| Grappenhall and Thelwall | 35 | 3.64 | 20% more dangerous |
| Upton-by-Chester | 38 | 4.48 | 35% more dangerous |
| Birchwood | 49 | 4.78 | 39% more dangerous |
| Appleton | 96 | 9.43 | 69% more dangerous |
| Poynton-with-Worth | 402 | 28.67 | 90% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Nantwich Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Public order | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Further action is not in the public interest |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Nantwich Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nantwich Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Nantwich Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2021 | Burglary | On or near Nantwich Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nantwich Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 0.64 | 0.38 | 1.5 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.13 | 0.25 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.13 | No change |
| Other Crime | - | 0.13 | - | 0.13 | No change |
| Public Order | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.51 | 0.38 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 0.13 | - | - | 0.51 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | 0.51 | 0.38 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wistaston | 2.93 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 96% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 96% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 97% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 97% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 97% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 97% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 98% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 98% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 98% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 98% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe South West & Wistaston | 219 | 28 | Second |
| Wistaston Green | 373 | 61 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wistaston change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Wistaston saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour. Wistaston saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during December, when it fell by 0% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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