Crime Rate in Handforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Handforth

The total recorded crimes in Handforth, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handforth crime rate of 3.58 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 Handforth, encompassing approximately 15,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Handforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Peckmill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Plumley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Handforth?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Handforth reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 883 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Handforth witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Handforth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 926 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Handforth witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Handforth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Handforth has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 11th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Handforth crimes were 883. The crime rate of Handforth in 2024 was 55.48 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Handforth were around 926 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.18 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 7 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
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
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
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

Handforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft 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 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202527
January 202519
December 202440
November 202410
October 202415
September 202436
August 202428
July 202430
June 202460
May 202418
April 202429

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 202414
June 202426
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
June 20244

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 202414
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Handforth in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Peckmill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Plumley Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Oakmere Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Spath Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Peover Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
8. Davenham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Knowle Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hampson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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