Total Crime Rate
67.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Runnell area has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Neston , and the 362nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Runnell (CH64 3TG) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% lower than the Neston average (82.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Runnell (CH64 3TG), the main crime hotspot is near Chester High Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Neston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chester High Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Chester High Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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