Crime Rate in Audlem: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Audlem

The total recorded crimes in Audlem, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Audlem crime rate of 175.56 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 Audlem, encompassing approximately 148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Audlem Crime Hotspots

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

  • Audlem Road with total crimes: 6
  • School Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Whitchurch Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Audlem?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Audlem demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 458 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Audlem witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Audlem had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 302 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Audlem recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Audlem Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Audlem has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 175.56 ranking 36th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Audlem crimes were 458. The crime rate of Audlem in 2024 was 3092.51 (year) or 257.71 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Audlem were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2039.16 (year) or 169.93 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Audlem Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202517
January 202535
December 202458
November 202413
October 20246
September 202412
August 202423
July 202412
June 202434
May 202424
April 202415

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20256
December 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Audlem in March 2025

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

1. Audlem Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. School Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Whitchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Woodavens Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Whitchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Telford Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Whitchurch Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Bagley Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Woodhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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