Crime Rate in Chelford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelford

The total recorded crimes in Chelford, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelford crime rate of 56.62 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 Chelford, encompassing approximately 759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chelford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 24
  • Ullswater Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Chillingham Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chelford?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Chelford reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 607 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chelford witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Chelford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 632 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chelford witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chelford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chelford has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 56.62 ranking 24th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Chelford crimes were 607. The crime rate of Chelford in 2024 was 799.21 (year) or 66.60 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelford were around 632 crimes with yearly crime rate of 832.13 (year) or 69.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelford)CrimesRank (Chelford)CrimesRank (Chelford)
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
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
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

Chelford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202522
February 202520
January 202539
December 202414
November 20243
October 20246
September 202429
August 202413
July 202422
June 202476
May 202443

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 202418
June 202412

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20246

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 202418
June 202412

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 202413

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chelford in May 2025

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

1. Chelford Road (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Ullswater Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Chillingham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Manor Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Percival Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashdown Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pear Tree Barns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elmstead Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Chelford Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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