Crime Rate in Alderley Edge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alderley Edge

The total recorded crimes in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alderley Edge crime rate of 8.19 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 Alderley Edge, encompassing approximately 3,783 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Alderley Edge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • B5359 with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alderley Edge?

To understand the safety of Alderley Edge, we need to analyze Alderley Edge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Alderley Edge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 342 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alderley Edge recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Alderley Edge had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 287 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alderley Edge recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Alderley Edge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alderley Edge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alderley Edge has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 33th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Alderley Edge crimes were 342. The crime rate of Alderley Edge in 2024 was 90.39 (year) or 7.53 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alderley Edge were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.86 (year) or 6.32 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alderley Edge)CrimesRank (Alderley Edge)CrimesRank (Alderley Edge)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Alderley Edge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
December 20245
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202417
November 20244
October 20244
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Alderley Edge in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. B5359 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elmfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifton Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Blackshaw Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Meadow Brow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Fairbourne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Oakfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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