Crime Rate in Brereton Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brereton Rural

The total recorded crimes in Brereton Rural, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brereton Rural crime rate of 69.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brereton Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stannerhouse Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Loachbrook Farm Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 May 2025 the Brereton Rural has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 69.48 ranking 35th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brereton Rural)CrimesRank (Brereton Rural)CrimesRank (Brereton Rural)
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
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
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
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

Brereton Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 20246
October 202419
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Brereton Rural in May 2025

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

1. Stannerhouse Lane (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Loachbrook Farm Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bluebell Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Littlemore Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Watch Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peewit Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Chelford Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Yew Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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