Crime Rate in High Legh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Legh

The total recorded crimes in High Legh, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Legh crime rate of 158.68 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 High Legh, encompassing approximately 642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
High Legh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 18
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Egerton Moss with total crimes: 12

How safe is High Legh?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, High Legh reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 1,544 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Legh witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Legh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Legh witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Legh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the High Legh has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 158.68 ranking 5th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total High Legh crimes were 1,544. The crime rate of High Legh in 2024 was 2401.99 (year) or 200.17 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Legh were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2279.09 (year) or 189.92 (month) ranking 3 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
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
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

High Legh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202551
December 202463
November 202420
October 202418
September 202422
August 202417
July 202434
June 202474
May 202458
April 202490

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202512
January 202530
December 202431
November 20246
October 20247
September 202419
August 202415
July 202419
June 202426
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 202519
December 202424
November 20247
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202412
May 202430
April 20246

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202450
May 202418

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 20256
December 20246
November 202424
September 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202524
December 202412
November 20247
October 202427
September 20247
August 20242
July 202413
June 202426
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
November 202412
September 20247
August 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202513
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
July 20246
June 202424
May 202425
April 202412

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
October 20246
August 20241
May 202412

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
June 202412

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
August 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246

High Crime Locations High Legh in March 2025

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

1. Holly Grove (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
2. Cow Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
3. Egerton Moss (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
4. Ashley Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Lamb Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
10. Crescent Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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