Crime in Handforth, Cheshire East
Comprehensive safety analysis for Handforth, localized within Cheshire East.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 11Other theft: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Plumley Road Map | Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Hampson Crescent Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Malpas Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Peckmill Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Redesmere Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sandiway Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Chelford Road Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Burglary
Issued: 20 Aug 2026
Status Update
Your local neighbourhood officers will be providing dedicated patrols to deter offending and providing crime prevention advice to victims of crime. Working alongside the Neighbourhood Crime Team we will be identifying and bringing offenders of burglary to justice.
Actioned: 20 Aug 2026
Retail Crime
Issued: 20 Aug 2026
Status Update
Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting shoplifting offences and other retail crime in the area. We will be working with the stores to mitigate the risk and pursuing orders to prevent those offending in the area from returning.
Actioned: 20 Aug 2026
Anti-Social Behaviour
Issued: 20 Aug 2026
Status Update
Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting reports of ASB across the area. There are dedicated officers for this during peak times. We will continue to remain visible in the area working with partner agencies
Actioned: 20 Aug 2026
Engagement Events
Cheadle Area Committee
meetingCheadle Area Committee
6:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Trinity Church - Trinity Church, Massie Street, Cheadle, SK8 1DU
Cheadle Area Committee
meetingCheadle Area Committee
6:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Trinity Church - Trinity Church, Massie Street, Cheadle, SK8 1DU
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