Crime Rate in Handforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Handforth

The total recorded crimes in Handforth, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handforth crime rate of 4.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Handforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Davenham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rodepool Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 May 2025 the Handforth has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Handforth)CrimesRank (Handforth)CrimesRank (Handforth)
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
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
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

Handforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 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 Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202523
March 202519
February 202527
January 202519
December 202440
November 202410
October 202415
September 202436
August 202428
July 202430
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 202414
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Davenham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Rodepool Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Bankside Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Plumley Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
6. Ollerton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Malpas Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Peover Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chamberlain Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Wheelock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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