Crime Rate in Dane Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dane Valley

The total recorded crimes in Dane Valley, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dane Valley crime rate of 1.19 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 Dane Valley, encompassing approximately 29,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dane Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selkirk Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Byley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Alison Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dane Valley?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Dane Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 80 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dane Valley recorded fewer crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Dane Valley had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 57 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dane Valley recorded fewer crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dane Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dane Valley has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 32th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Dane Valley crimes were 80. The crime rate of Dane Valley in 2024 was 33.08 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 48 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dane Valley were around 57 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.41 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 48 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Dane Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20259
March 202525
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 20243
October 202412
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Dane Valley in May 2025

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

1. Selkirk Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Byley Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Alison Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bank View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hermitage Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Southlands Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Old Paddock (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Goostery Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Forty Acre Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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