Crime Rate in Willaston and Rope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willaston and Rope

The total recorded crimes in Willaston and Rope, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willaston and Rope crime rate of 6.02 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 Willaston and Rope, encompassing approximately 8,472 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Willaston and Rope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutter Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Willaston and Rope?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Willaston and Rope demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 339 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Willaston and Rope recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Willaston and Rope had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 280 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Willaston and Rope recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Willaston and Rope has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Willaston and Rope Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Willaston and Rope has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 14th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Willaston and Rope crimes were 339. The crime rate of Willaston and Rope in 2024 was 40.01 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willaston and Rope were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.05 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 31 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
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
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

Willaston and Rope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 20255
January 202518
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 202412
August 202415
July 20245
June 202426
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 202415

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Willaston and Rope in March 2025

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

1. Rutter Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Wellswood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Derwent Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Eastern Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Bridge Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Crewe Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moorfields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Bank Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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