Crime Rate in High Legh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Legh

The total recorded crimes in High Legh, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Legh crime rate of 245.80 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 High Legh, encompassing approximately 642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Drugs: (38) incidents (192.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
High Legh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashleymill Lane with total crimes: 48
  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 36
  • Flittogate Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is High Legh?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, High Legh reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 1,544 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Legh witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, High Legh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Legh witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Legh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Legh has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 245.80 ranking 2th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total High Legh crimes were 1,544. The crime rate of High Legh in 2024 was 2401.99 (year) or 200.17 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Legh were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2279.09 (year) or 189.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Legh)CrimesRank (High Legh)CrimesRank (High Legh)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
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
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
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

High Legh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 202530
February 202512
January 202530
December 202431
November 20246
October 20247
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202513
May 202513
April 202513
March 202512
February 202513
January 20256
December 20246
November 202424
September 202412

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202526
May 202512
April 202524
March 20256
January 202524
December 202412
November 20247
October 202427
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202546
May 202526
April 202523
March 202523
February 202518
January 202551
December 202463
November 202420
October 202418
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202512
April 202518
February 20256
January 202513
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202518
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 20256
January 202519
December 202424
November 20247
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
March 20256
February 20256
November 202412
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
February 20256
January 20256
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
December 20246
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

High Crime Locations High Legh in July 2025

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

1. Ashleymill Lane (Map)
Total48
Other theft30
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Holly Grove (Map)
Total36
Drugs30
Vehicle crime6
3. Flittogate Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
5. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
6. Tanyard Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
7. Mereheath Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
8. The Circle (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
10. Winterbottom Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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