Crime Rate in Audlem: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Audlem

The total recorded crimes in Audlem, Cheshire East, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Audlem Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldelyme Court with total crimes: 6
  • Village View Close with total crimes: 3
  • Churchfields 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 July 2025 the Audlem has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 175.56 ranking 38th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Audlem)CrimesRank (Audlem)CrimesRank (Audlem)
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
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
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
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

Audlem 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
January 20256
December 20246
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202512
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 202512
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202531
May 202514
April 202534
March 202510
February 202517
January 202535
December 202458
November 202413
October 20246
September 202412
August 202423

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
October 20246
August 20244

High Crime Locations Audlem in July 2025

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

1. Aldelyme Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Village View Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Churchfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kingbur Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Daisy Bank Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Sheppenhall Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sheppenhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Witton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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