Crime Rate in Wilmslow West and Chorley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley

The total recorded crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmslow West and Chorley crime rate of 2.96 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley, encompassing approximately 18,225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Broadway with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wilmslow West and Chorley?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Wilmslow West and Chorley reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 735 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wilmslow West and Chorley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wilmslow West and Chorley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 687 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wilmslow West and Chorley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wilmslow West and Chorley has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 13th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Wilmslow West and Chorley crimes were 735. The crime rate of Wilmslow West and Chorley in 2024 was 40.33 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley were around 687 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.69 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 202518
December 202419
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202417
July 202422
June 202446
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202412
May 20248
April 202426

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wilmslow West and Chorley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wilmslow West and Chorley postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Broadway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Grove Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Alderley Lodge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Old Orchard (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warham Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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