Crime Rate in Cheshire East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshire East

The total recorded crimes in Cheshire East, Cheshire East in January 2025 are around 2,184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire East crime rate of 5.48 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 Cheshire East, encompassing approximately 398,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1041) incidents (-10.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (209) incidents (0.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (171) incidents (3.64% increase)
Cheshire East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 36
  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 30
  • Arthill Lane with total crimes: 24

Cheshire East Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire East Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Crewe East (170 crimes), and the safest, Wilmslow East (3 crimes), is 167 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cheshire East.

Similarly, the area of Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh (186 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Disley & Lyme Park (13 crimes), with a difference of 173 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire East.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Crewe East170
High Legh155
Crewe South129
Crewe Central106
Congleton West97

Safest Wards:

Wilmslow Dean Row9
Sutton8
Prestbury7
Mobberley6
Wilmslow East3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh186
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue137
Central Macclesfield102
Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood96
Crewe Mill Street & College78

Safest Areas:

Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook15
Prestbury & Adlington14
Cranage & Goostrey14
Fulshaw Park & Lindow13
Disley & Lyme Park13

Cheshire East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1041 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (209 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1157 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 207 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (518 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (201 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (556 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (279 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (795 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (310 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (782 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (419 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 897 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 452 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1844 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (790 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1774 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 221.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025209
December 2024207
November 2024156
October 2024199
September 2024186
August 2024178
July 2024229
June 2024410

A total of 151 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 202420
November 202422
October 202412
September 202410
August 202420
July 202419
June 202438

A total of 440 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202565
December 202468
November 202424
October 202444
September 202466
August 202442
July 202451
June 202480

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243
July 202416
June 20246

A total of 649 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 81.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202582
December 202497
November 202461
October 202464
September 202457
August 202479
July 202475
June 2024134

A total of 7590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 948.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1844 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251041
December 20241157
November 2024518
October 2024556
September 2024795
August 2024782
July 2024897
June 20241844

A total of 1308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 163.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025148
December 2024174
November 2024113
October 2024132
September 2024143
August 2024146
July 2024160
June 2024292

A total of 157 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202425
November 202415
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202418
June 202444

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243
July 202419
June 202422

A total of 526 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202560
December 202486
November 202476
October 202446
September 202474
August 202442
July 202450
June 202492

A total of 592 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202560
December 202450
November 202477
October 202476
September 202443
August 202482
July 202488
June 2024116

A total of 2787 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 348.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 790 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025171
December 2024165
November 2024201
October 2024279
September 2024310
August 2024419
July 2024452
June 2024790

A total of 1442 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 180.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025152
December 2024164
November 2024146
October 2024153
September 2024146
August 2024183
July 2024186
June 2024312

A total of 1265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025157
December 2024153
November 2024125
October 2024131
September 2024113
August 2024116
July 2024182
June 2024288

High Crime Locations Cheshire East in January 2025

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

1. Holly Grove (Map)
Total36
Public order12
Vehicle crime6
Other crime6
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Chelford Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order6
3. Arthill Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson12
4. Mereside Road (Map)
Total24
Other theft18
Public order6
5. Ashley Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Barton Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12

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