Ellesmere Port & Neston Police Neighbourhood Crime update - 11 October to 8 November 2026

(Received on 08.11.26, we hope you find the info helpful - Neston CCC)

Just click this link to view the update -  https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/522387 

Please note this is not a complete list of all incidents reported during this period - it is purely for the information of local residents to make them aware of incidents that have taken place within their area.

Information on Home / Personal Security can be found on the Cheshire Police Website. www.cheshire.police.uk 

Please note this is not a complete list of all incidents reported during this period - it is purely for the information of local residents to make them aware of incidents that have taken place within their area.

Information on Home / Personal Security can be found on the Cheshire Police Website. www.cheshire.police.uk


Incidents reported relating to RESIDENTIAL property:

ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Rivington Road – 4/11 – Report received of a male attempting to break into one of the flats, accessed from the service yard. – Male arrested.


    • ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Little Neston & Burton
  • Talbot Avenue – 7/11 – Entry gained into temporarily unoccupied property via an insecure rear door. – Male arrested.
  • Parkgate
  • Brook Hey – 2 to 29/10 – During the period stated entry gained into property by removing door cylinder from sliding doors. Untidy search carried out throughout the property and number of items taken.
  • The Looms – 28 to 30/10 – Entry gained via an insecure rear patio doom. Untidy search carried out and items taken.
  • Ledsham & Manor
  • Berry Drive – 7/11 – CTV shows three unknown people, during the early hours of the morning walk up to the back door of the property and try the door handle. No entry gained.
  • Willaston & Thornton
  • Mill Lane – 29/10 – Access to grounds accessed by forcing double gates. Property entered vis forcing the rear patio doors. Untidy search made of the house and outbuildings.

    • Incidents reported relating to BUSINESS premises:

    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Mercer Walk – 17/10 – Three male and two female youths force entry through the glass door of the Port Arcades. Once inside they kick the tables and chairs belonging to Costa, causing damage to one of the chairs. Disturbed by security and leave. – Same thing occurred on 10/10, but night guard shouted over the tannoy and the youths left before causing any damage.
  • Rossmore
  • Station Road – 20/10 – Entry forced, via fire exit door into United Carpets and Beds on the Westminster Retail Park. Till stolen.


    • Incidents reported relating to OUTBUILDINGS/GARDENS:

    ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Grange
  • Mallory Road – 11/10 – During the overnight period a lock has been removed from a shed at the rear of the garden. Nothing believed to have been taken.

    • Incidents reported relating to criminal damage, with the exclusion of damage to vehicles:

    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Kinsey Road – 27/10 – Padlock on the door allowing access under the Christmas tree smashed off and damage caused to the doors.
  • Harlech Court – 25 to 28/10 – During the stated period all the windows in the flat have been smashed by unknown offender/s.
  • Whitby Road – 31/10 – Following an altercation with staff at the William Jessop PH a female has gone behind the bar and smashed the entire front shelf of spirits. – Female arrested and charged.
  • Stanney Lane – 2/11 – Unknown group of youths smashed the glass in the bus stop and outside Stanney Lane clinic.
  • Rossmore
  • Worcester Walk – 24/10 – During the early hours of the morning an unknown offender has thrown a brick at the property, smashing the bedroom window.
  • John Nicholas Crescent – 2/11 – Unknown offender deliberately cuts through the external Openreach telecommunications cables to The Quays, resulting in a loss of internet services.


    • ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • St. Pauls
  • Romily Road – 3/11 – Brick thrown through window.
  • Sutton
  • Sutton Way – 18/10 – Outside pane of glass in double glassed window smashed by unknown means.
  • Grange
  • Festival Road – 7/11 – Brick thrown through living room window.


    • Incidents reported relating to theft, with the exclusion of shop lifting & vehicle theft:

    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Princes Road – 12/10 – White electric Hitway pushbikes taken from outside property. – Due to the bike having a tracker it was located at a nearby property and a male was arrested.
  • Wellington Road – 18/10 – During the early morning an unknown male offender takes a childs electric scooter from outside Asda.
  • Kinsey Road – 27/10 – Secured e-bike (no further details) taken from outside Sainsburys after the lock had been removed.
  • Cinder Close – 21/10 – Parcel taken from doorstep.
  • Whitby
  • Stanney Lane – 26/10 – Parcel taken from outside Whitby Hall.
  • Rossmore
  • Jacks Wood Avenue – 18/10 - Unknown child approached front door of property and removed and took the video doorbell.


    • Incidents reported relating to DAMAGE TO motor vehicles:

    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Rossmore
  • King Street – 31/10 – rear windscreen wiper snapped off vehicle (no further details) whilst parked in the road.
  • Percival Road – 1/11 – Peugeot 5008, whilst parked at the roadside, scratched along the length of the passenger side.
  • Meadow Lane – 26/10 to 4/11 – During the stated period damage has been caused to the wheel trim and lower panels of each door of a Renault Captur, parked in the parking area of Meadow House.


    • ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Little Neston & Burton
  • Neston Road – 12/10 – Unknown white substance thrown from Wirral Way bridge onto car passing underneath. (no vehicle details).
  • Neston
  • Brook Street – 25/10 – Vauxhall Vivaro has wing mirror damaged whilst parked at the roadside.
  • Breezehill Road – 1/11 – Vauxhall Corsa, parked at the roadside, scratched along the offside and has damage caused to both offside tyres.
  • Grange
  • Festival Road – 7/11 – Rear windscreen smashed on a Fiat 500 which was parked at the roadside.

    • If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage, etc., that you think may have captured something of relevance in relation to any of the below incidents, further information such as dates and times can be provided.

    Message Sent By
    Wendy Dalton

    (Cheshire Police, PCSO, Ellesmere Port LPU) 




    Ellesmere Port & Neston Police Neighbourhood Crime update - 28 September to 11 October 2026

    (Received on 12.10.26, we hope you find the info helpful - Neston CCC)

    Just click this link to view the update - https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/508485  

    Please note this is not a complete list of all incidents reported during this period - it is purely for the information of local residents to make them aware of incidents that have taken place within their area.

    Information on Home / Personal Security can be found on the Cheshire Police Website. www.cheshire.police.uk 

    Incidents reported relating to criminal damage, with the exclusion of damage to vehicles:
    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Victoria Road – 8/10 – Padlock cut off alley gate.

    • ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Little Neston & Burton
  • Furrocks Way – 1/10 – Two rocks, thrown from the pathway to rear of property, smashing four windows of the greenhouse.


    • Incidents reported relating to theft, with the exclusion of shop lifting & vehicle theft:
    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Rhuddlan Court – 28/9 – Parcel taken from outside address.
  • Stanney Mill Lane – 8/10 - Three unknown males have climbed over the boundary gate to access and remove scrap metal before driving off in a panel van.


    • Incidents reported relating to theft / attempt THEFT OF motor vehicles:

    ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Neston
  • Raby Park Road – 29/9 – Male responded to an advert for the sale of an off-road motorcycle and requested a test ride. He left his mobile phone and cash with the reporting person as security; however, upon returning, he grabbed his belongings and made off on the motorcycle.

    • Incidents reported relating to theft / attempt THEFT FROM motor vehicles:
    ELLESMERE PORT EAST

  • Ellesmere Port Town
  • Arundel Court – 27/9 – Whilst working at a property, entry has been gained into a works vehicle (no further details) and medication has been taken from the glovebox.
  • Thornton Road – 26/9 – Audi S3 scratched across the bonnet and passenger door using an unknown implement. Front registration plate D6 UEO also stolen.
  • Whitby
  • Park Drive – 5/10 – Attempt made to force open the window of a vehicle (no further details), leaving handprints on the glass and the window slightly open. No entry has been gained into the vehicle, but the window mechanism has been damaged.
  • Strawberry
  • Bristol Drive – 5/10 – Unknown offender has approached a Volvo V40, parked on a residential driveway and attempted to drill through the towbar causing damage to it.

    • ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Sutton
  • Rannoch Close – 27/9 – Kia Ceed discovered to have the front registration plate, showing LG61 FBA missing. Not sure if it has been taken whilst parked at this location or another.


    • Incidents reported relating to DAMAGE TO motor vehicles:

    ELLESMERE PORT WEST

  • Ledsham & Manor
  • Wetherby Way – 5/10 – Kia X Ceed, parked at the roadside found with deep scratches along the side of the vehicle.


    • If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage, etc., that you think may have captured something of relevance in relation to any of the below incidents, further information such as dates and times can be provided.

    Message Sent By
    Wendy Dalton
    (Cheshire Police, PCSO, Ellesmere Port LPU)      


    Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice

    (Received on 04.08.26, we hope you find the info helpful - Neston CCC)

    Just click this link to see the full article   https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/479476   

    Here are 7 things to consider:

    🔒 1. Locking & Key Safety (Most important)

  • Always lock your vehicle—even if just popping back indoors briefly.
  • Keep keys out of sight and away from doors/windows (especially in hallways).
  • Use a Faraday pouch for keyless entry fobs to block signal relay attacks.
  • Never leave spare keys in or on the vehicle (even hidden).

    • 👉 Keyless theft ("relay attack") is still one of the most common methods.

    🅿️ 2. Parking Choices

  • Park in well-lit, busy areas whenever possible.
  • At home:
    • Use a garage if you have one.
    • If not, park close to your house and under lighting or CCTV.
  • Turn wheels toward the kerb to make towing harder.


    • 🛡️ 3. Physical Security Devices

    Thieves often avoid vehicles with visible deterrents:

  • Steering wheel lock - might seem like something of the past but this is highly recommended!
  • Wheel clamps
  • OBD port lock/cover (prevents electronic reprogramming)
  • Pedal locks

    • 👉 Visible security = higher effort → thieves move on.

    📡 4. Electronic Protection

  • Install a tracker/immobiliser (Thatcham-approved ideal).
  • Check if your car allows:
    • Disable keyless entry
    • Software updates
  • Use apps like Find My Car / GPS tracking where available.


    • 👁️ 5. Remove Temptation

  • Don't leave:
    • Bags, tools, laptops, phones
    • Sat nav mounts (they signal valuables)
  • Even loose change can trigger opportunistic theft.


    • 🏠 6. Home Security Link

    Vehicle theft often starts with house entry:

  • Lock doors/windows consistently
  • Install:
    • Motion lights
    • Doorbell cameras / CCTV
  • Consider alarm systems

    • 📄 7. Vehicle-Specific Precautions

  • Vans:
    • Remove tools overnight OR install secure tool safes
  • Keyless premium cars (e.g., BMW, Audi, Land Rover):
    • Strongly consider secondary immobiliser or steering lock


    • ✅ Quick "Daily Routine" Checklist

  • Lock vehicle ✔️
  • Keys out of sight & in Faraday pouch ✔️
  • No valuables visible ✔️
  • Parked smartly ✔️
  • Steering lock on (if higher risk) ✔️


    • Remember, thieves need either the original car keys or access to your keyless signal to steal your vehicle. If this means committing a burglary to obtain the keys, they will, so make sure you follow our advice on keeping your home safe by visiting - (just click the link at the start of the article to see the full article) 

    We hope this information helps.

    Kind regards,

    Crime Prevention Team

    It is important to us that we know about the issues that cause you concern. We have set up a survey where you can tell us about the things you would like us to focus on in your area.  Resident's voice | Cheshire Constabulary  (just click the link at the start of the article to see the full article) 

    Message Sent By
    Beth George
    (Cheshire Police, Crime Prevention Officer, West)  

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    Keyless car theft - protect your vehicle.

    (Received on 01.06.26, we hope you find the info helpful - Neston CCC)

    Dear Resident,

    Do you own a vehicle that is keyless entry or start up? Or have a friend or family member that has. If so, please carry on reading….


    Relay theft is when criminals steal a vehicle by tricking it into thinking the key is present, even though the key is still inside your home.

    This often happens in seconds and is usually silent.

    ⚙️ How it works (simple explanation)

  • Your key fob constantly emits a short-range radio signal.
  • Thieves use two devices:
    • One near your house to pick up the key signal
    • One near your car to relay/amplify that signal
  • The car "believes" the key is next to it → unlocks and starts
  • The thief drives away—no damage, no force.


    • 🚨 Why it's a major risk

  • Common with keyless entry/start vehicles
  • Happens outside homes overnight
  • Leaves no obvious signs of break-in
  • Can affect a wide range of brands (not just luxury cars anymore)


    • 🛡️ How to protect yourself

    1. Block the signal (MOST effective)

  • Use a Faraday pouch/box for all keyless fobs
  • 👉 This stops the signal from being picked up


    • 2. Key storage habits

  • Keep keys away from doors, windows, and letterboxes
  • Ideally store them centrally inside the house


    • 3. Add physical security

  • Use a steering wheel lock
    👉 Even if they unlock the car, they can't easily drive it


    • 4. Disable keyless entry (if possible)

  • Many cars let you turn this off in settings or via dealer


    • 5. Home security helps too

  • Motion lights and CCTV can deter criminals approaching your house


    • ✅ Quick takeaway

    Relay theft works by stealing your key's signal—so block the signal and you stop the theft.


    We hope this information helps.

    Kind regards,

    Crime Prevention Team