Crime Rate in Wilmslow Lacey Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green

The total recorded crimes in Wilmslow Lacey Green, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmslow Lacey Green crime rate of 6.81 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 Wilmslow Lacey Green, encompassing approximately 5,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wilmslow Lacey Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Styal Road with total crimes: 7
  • Car Mill Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wilmslow Lacey Green?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Wilmslow Lacey Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 294 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Wilmslow Lacey Green had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 441 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wilmslow Lacey Green witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wilmslow Lacey Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wilmslow Lacey Green has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 29th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Wilmslow Lacey Green crimes were 294. The crime rate of Wilmslow Lacey Green in 2024 was 54.11 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilmslow Lacey Green were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.17 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilmslow Lacey Green)CrimesRank (Wilmslow Lacey Green)CrimesRank (Wilmslow Lacey Green)
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
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
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

Wilmslow Lacey Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202537
April 202538
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 202414
November 20245
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wilmslow Lacey Green in July 2025

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

1. Styal Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
2. Car Mill Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Styal Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moss Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Booth Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Altrincham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Clarendon Cottages (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Morley Green Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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