Crime Rate in Shavington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shavington

The total recorded crimes in Shavington, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shavington crime rate of 9.11 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 Shavington, encompassing approximately 4,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shavington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntersfield with total crimes: 8
  • Blakelow Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Leslie Weston Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shavington?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Shavington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 365 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shavington witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Shavington had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 304 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shavington recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shavington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shavington has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.11 ranking 27th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Shavington crimes were 365. The crime rate of Shavington in 2024 was 87.46 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shavington were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.85 (year) or 6.07 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shavington)CrimesRank (Shavington)CrimesRank (Shavington)
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
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
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
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

Shavington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202512
February 202514
January 202515
December 202413
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Shavington in May 2025

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

1. Huntersfield (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Public order1
2. Blakelow Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Leslie Weston Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Earls Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goldlake Walk (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Emes Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. English Oak Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cameron Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Vineyard (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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