Crime Rate in Cheshire East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshire East

The total recorded crimes in Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 2,675 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire East crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheshire East, encompassing approximately 398,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1102) incidents (-10.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (348) incidents (12.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (294) incidents (12.21% increase)
Cheshire East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ashleymill Lane with total crimes: 48
  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 36
  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 30

Cheshire East Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire East Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Crewe East (219 crimes), and the safest, Mobberley (7 crimes), is 212 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Cheshire East.

Similarly, the area of Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue (201 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook (8 crimes), with a difference of 193 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire East.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Crewe East219
High Legh158
Crewe South126
Crewe Central125
Middlewich117

Safest Wards:

Wilmslow Dean Row12
Prestbury11
Wilmslow East10
Disley9
Mobberley7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue201
Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh188
Central Macclesfield141
Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood108
Alderley Edge & Chelford84

Safest Areas:

Nantwich South East & Wybunbury17
Macclesfield Tytherington13
Holmes Chapel12
Disley & Lyme Park11
Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook8

Cheshire East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1102 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 348 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1236 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (308 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1141 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (298 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1074 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (288 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1091 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (256 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 947 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 181 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1041 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (209 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1157 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 207 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (518 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (201 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (556 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (279 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (795 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (310 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (782 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (419 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025120
May 2025111
April 2025152
March 2025121
February 202577
January 202560
December 202486
November 202476
October 202446
September 202474
August 202442

A total of 1756 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025198
June 2025162
May 2025138
April 2025137
March 2025139
February 2025126
January 2025148
December 2024174
November 2024113
October 2024132
September 2024143
August 2024146

A total of 942 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202595
May 202587
April 202581
March 202594
February 202578
January 202582
December 202497
November 202461
October 202464
September 202457
August 202479

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 775 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202563
May 202549
April 202562
March 202569
February 202563
January 202560
December 202450
November 202477
October 202476
September 202443
August 202482

A total of 1859 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 2025183
May 2025157
April 2025142
March 2025155
February 2025134
January 2025152
December 2024164
November 2024146
October 2024153
September 2024146
August 2024183

A total of 692 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202575
May 202557
April 202569
March 202561
February 202558
January 202565
December 202468
November 202424
October 202444
September 202466
August 202442

A total of 2802 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025348
June 2025308
May 2025298
April 2025288
March 2025244
February 2025181
January 2025209
December 2024207
November 2024156
October 2024199
September 2024186
August 2024178

A total of 184 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 20259
April 202515
March 202522
February 202510
January 202510
December 202420
November 202422
October 202412
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 11440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 953.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1236 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251102
June 20251236
May 20251141
April 20251074
March 20251091
February 2025947
January 20251041
December 20241157
November 2024518
October 2024556
September 2024795
August 2024782

A total of 246 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202536
May 202525
April 202529
March 202522
February 202511
January 202516
December 202425
November 202415
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 1842 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025180
May 2025216
April 2025195
March 2025156
February 2025122
January 2025157
December 2024153
November 2024125
October 2024131
September 2024113
August 2024116

A total of 2948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 419 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025294
June 2025262
May 2025217
April 2025234
March 2025256
February 2025140
January 2025171
December 2024165
November 2024201
October 2024279
September 2024310
August 2024419

High Crime Locations Cheshire East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheshire East postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashleymill Lane (Map)
Total48
Other theft30
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Holly Grove (Map)
Total36
Drugs30
Vehicle crime6
3. Chelford Road (Map)
Total30
Public order18
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
5. Mill Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
6. Bunbury Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3

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