Crime Rates in CheshireLocal Authorities Ranked
Cheshire had 76,812 police recorded crimes in the year ending March 2026, about 67 per 1,000 residents.
All 4 local authorities in Cheshire, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheshire East | 25,693 offences |
| 2 | Cheshire West and Chester | 24,822 offences |
| 3 | Warrington | 15,156 offences |
| 4 | Halton | 11,141 offences |