Crime Rate in Wilmslow West and Chorley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley

The total recorded crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmslow West and Chorley crime rate of 2.30 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 West and Chorley, encompassing approximately 18,225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Altrincham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wilmslow West and Chorley?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Wilmslow West and Chorley reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 735 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wilmslow West and Chorley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Wilmslow West and Chorley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 687 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wilmslow West and Chorley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wilmslow West and Chorley has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 25th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Wilmslow West and Chorley crimes were 735. The crime rate of Wilmslow West and Chorley in 2024 was 40.33 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley were around 687 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.69 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilmslow West and Chorley)CrimesRank (Wilmslow West and Chorley)CrimesRank (Wilmslow West and Chorley)
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
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
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

Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202523
February 202511
January 202518
December 202419
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202417
July 202422
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Wilmslow West and Chorley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wilmslow West and Chorley postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Altrincham Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Wilmslow (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Cliff Side (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Green Villa Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beechway (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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