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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmslow West and Chorley crime rate of 3.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wilmslow West and Chorley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Warham Street with total crimes: 6
  • Kennerley'S Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Wilmslow West and Chorley has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 18th 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.

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

Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202512
April 202511
March 202523
February 202511
January 202518
December 202419
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Wilmslow West and Chorley in July 2025

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

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Warham Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Kennerley'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sunnybank Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Hill Top Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hawthorn Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Burford Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Bollin Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Grove Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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