Crime Rate in Cheshire East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshire East

The total recorded crimes in Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 2,522 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshire East crime rate of 6.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1141) incidents (6.24% increase)
  • Public order: (298) incidents (3.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (217) incidents (-7.26% decrease)
Cheshire East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Styal Road with total crimes: 19

Cheshire East Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire East Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Crewe East (228 crimes), and the safest, Wilmslow East (1 crimes), is 227 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Cheshire East.

Similarly, the area of Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue (169 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook (3 crimes), with a difference of 166 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheshire East.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Crewe East228
Crewe South144
Congleton West134
Crewe Central124
Crewe West98

Safest Wards:

Wybunbury11
Sandbach Town9
Wilmslow Dean Row8
Prestbury7
Wilmslow East1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue169
Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh131
Central Macclesfield113
Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood113
Congleton Town93

Safest Areas:

Nantwich South East & Wybunbury18
Disley & Lyme Park15
Fulshaw Park & Lindow12
Sandbach North12
Hightown, Mossley & Timbersbrook3

Cheshire East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1141 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (298 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1074 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (288 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1091 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (256 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 947 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 181 incidents.

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 835 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202562
March 202569
February 202563
January 202560
December 202450
November 202477
October 202476
September 202443
August 202482
July 202488
June 2024116

A total of 1954 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025216
April 2025195
March 2025156
February 2025122
January 2025157
December 2024153
November 2024125
October 2024131
September 2024113
August 2024116
July 2024182
June 2024288

A total of 3634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 790 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025217
April 2025234
March 2025256
February 2025140
January 2025171
December 2024165
November 2024201
October 2024279
September 2024310
August 2024419
July 2024452
June 2024790

A total of 2785 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025298
April 2025288
March 2025244
February 2025181
January 2025209
December 2024207
November 2024156
October 2024199
September 2024186
August 2024178
July 2024229
June 2024410

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243
July 202416
June 20246

A total of 987 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 2025152
March 2025121
February 202577
January 202560
December 202486
November 202476
October 202446
September 202474
August 202442
July 202450
June 202492

A total of 1848 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025137
March 2025139
February 2025126
January 2025148
December 2024174
November 2024113
October 2024132
September 2024143
August 2024146
July 2024160
June 2024292

A total of 244 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202522
February 202511
January 202516
December 202425
November 202415
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202418
June 202444

A total of 989 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202581
March 202594
February 202578
January 202582
December 202497
November 202461
October 202464
September 202457
August 202479
July 202475
June 2024134

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243
July 202419
June 202422

A total of 2030 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025157
April 2025142
March 2025155
February 2025134
January 2025152
December 2024164
November 2024146
October 2024153
September 2024146
August 2024183
July 2024186
June 2024312

A total of 685 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202569
March 202561
February 202558
January 202565
December 202468
November 202424
October 202444
September 202466
August 202442
July 202451
June 202480

A total of 207 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202522
February 202510
January 202510
December 202420
November 202422
October 202412
September 202410
August 202420
July 202419
June 202438

A total of 11843 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 986.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1844 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251141
April 20251074
March 20251091
February 2025947
January 20251041
December 20241157
November 2024518
October 2024556
September 2024795
August 2024782
July 2024897
June 20241844

High Crime Locations Cheshire East in May 2025

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

1. Chelford Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson12
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
3. Styal Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences19
4. Holly Grove (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
5. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
6. The Haven (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2

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