Crime Rate in Brereton Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brereton Rural

The total recorded crimes in Brereton Rural, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brereton Rural crime rate of 50.31 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 Brereton Rural, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brereton Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Way with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandria Way with total crimes: 2
  • Field View Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brereton Rural?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Brereton Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 122 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brereton Rural recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brereton Rural had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 33 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brereton Rural recorded fewer crimes than 49 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brereton Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brereton Rural has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 50.31 ranking 41th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Brereton Rural crimes were 122. The crime rate of Brereton Rural in 2024 was 292.29 (year) or 24.36 (month) ranking it 45 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brereton Rural were around 33 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.06 (year) or 6.59 (month) ranking 50 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
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
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
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

Brereton Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 20246
October 202419
June 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Brereton Rural in March 2025

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

1. Pine Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Alexandria Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Field View Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Williams Drive (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stannerhouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Peewit Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Holmes Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. John Ford Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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