Crime Rate in Chelford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelford

The total recorded crimes in Chelford, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelford crime rate of 76.37 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 Chelford, encompassing approximately 759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chelford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelford Road with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Oval Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Chelford?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Chelford reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 607 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chelford witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Chelford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 632 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chelford witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chelford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chelford has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 76.37 ranking 15th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Chelford crimes were 607. The crime rate of Chelford in 2024 was 799.21 (year) or 66.60 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelford were around 632 crimes with yearly crime rate of 832.13 (year) or 69.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelford)CrimesRank (Chelford)CrimesRank (Chelford)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Chelford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 202520
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202530
May 202521
April 202523
March 202522
February 202520
January 202539
December 202414
November 20243
October 20246
September 202429
August 202413

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
March 202520
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20256
April 202519
February 202513
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 202413

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20256
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
August 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chelford in July 2025

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

1. Chelford Road (Map)
Total30
Public order18
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Oval Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Holmes Chapel Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
5. Ascol Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chelford Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Robin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Astle Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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