Crime Rate in Broken Cross and Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broken Cross and Upton

The total recorded crimes in Broken Cross and Upton, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broken Cross and Upton crime rate of 2.07 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 Broken Cross and Upton, encompassing approximately 20,259 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Broken Cross and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Kennedy Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Broken Cross and Upton?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Broken Cross and Upton reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 559 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broken Cross and Upton witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Broken Cross and Upton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 596 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broken Cross and Upton witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Broken Cross and Upton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broken Cross and Upton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broken Cross and Upton has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.07 ranking 26th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Broken Cross and Upton crimes were 559. The crime rate of Broken Cross and Upton in 2024 was 27.59 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broken Cross and Upton were around 596 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.42 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)
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
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
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

Broken Cross and Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202533
February 202531
January 202519
December 202423
November 202414
October 202410
September 202421
August 202426
July 202419
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broken Cross and Upton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broken Cross and Upton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Kennedy Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Priory Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Selkirk Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Hereford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Priory Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Stirling Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alveston Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Livingstone Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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