Latest stats reveal crime has fallen in Cheshire

Official figures released today, Thursday 23th April, by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the year ending December 2025, show that Cheshire Constabulary continues to succeed in preventing and tackling crime.

The figures show Cheshire to be among one of the safest counties in the UK, with significant reductions across the board when it comes to a range of offences, including:

• 4% reduction in overall crime
• 15% reduction in shoplifting - compared to a 1% reduction nationally
• 27% reduction in knife crime
• 8% reduction in burglary
• 7% reduction in vehicle offences

Data produced by the ONS also shows that Cheshire Constabulary has achieved the highest charge rate for overall crime in the country. The force also has the highest charge rates for violent offences, stalking and harassment, and sexual offences, along with some of the highest charge rates for burglary, vehicle offences, and theft.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts said:

“These figures reflect the hard work of our officers and staff, who are continuing to keep Cheshire residents even safer by making the county hostile to criminals. We continue to carry out cross border operations to deter those who travel into Cheshire to commit crime.

“We have a real focus on neighbourhood policing and our officers work closely with their communities they serve by launching initiatives to not only catch offenders and prevent criminal behaviour but also offer advice and public reassurance to residents and businesses.

“I am proud that Cheshire has the highest charge rate in the UK, and one of the highest charge rates for burglary. This success comes despite crime continuing to fall in Cheshire and is a result of our officers’ commitment to bringing offenders to justice.

“All of this sets a strong example to anyone who thinks they can come and commit crime in Cheshire and get away with it. I hope members of the public will also be reassured of the action we carry out to prevent our residents, businesses and communities from becoming victims of crime.

“Overall, these latest figures highlight Cheshire as one of the safest places to live in the country. Crime is falling and we are charging more people than ever before, which is testament to the hard work of everyone across the Constabulary.”

For more information on the figures, please visit: 

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/bulletins/crimeinenglandandwales/yearendingdecember2025