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 July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broken Cross and Upton crime rate of 2.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Broken Cross and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Berwick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kennedy Avenue 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 July 2025 the Broken Cross and Upton has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)CrimesRank (Broken Cross and Upton)
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
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
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
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

Broken Cross and Upton 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202529
May 202525
April 202515
March 202533
February 202531
January 202519
December 202423
November 202414
October 202410
September 202421
August 202426

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

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Berwick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kennedy Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Montrose Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Churchway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Somerset Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Landseer Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wallbrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Cornwall Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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