Crime Rate in Audlem: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Audlem

The total recorded crimes in Audlem, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Audlem crime rate of 330.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Audlem Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingbur Place with total crimes: 15
  • Audlem Road 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 May 2025 the Audlem has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 330.86 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Audlem)CrimesRank (Audlem)CrimesRank (Audlem)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Audlem Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202534
March 202510
February 202517
January 202535
December 202458
November 202413
October 20246
September 202412
August 202423
July 202412
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
January 20256
December 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 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
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
October 20241
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Audlem in May 2025

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

1. Kingbur Place (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Audlem Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Churchfields (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Daisy Bank Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Hall Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Rookery Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Sheppenhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Wrenbury Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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