Crime Rate in Chelford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelford

The total recorded crimes in Chelford, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelford crime rate of 65.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chelford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welsh Row with total crimes: 18
  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chelford has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 65.83 ranking 15th 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.

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
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
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
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

Chelford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 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
April 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202520
January 202539
December 202414
November 20243
October 20246
September 202429
August 202413
July 202422
June 202476
May 202443
April 202440

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Welsh Row (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
2. Chelford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Artists Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Ascol Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Pepper Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Manor Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Chelford Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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