Crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
305 crimes were recorded in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- Alderley Edge, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- Population and deprivation in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
- About this data
305 crimes were recorded in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East has the 2,611th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alderley Edge, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 305 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,118 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2020 (507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (297). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 305 | 59.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 321 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 313 | 61.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 309 | 60.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 399 | 78.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 472 | 92.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 99.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 374 | 73.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 297 | 58.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and public order (+15%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and shoplifting (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +19% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.6 | 1.04 | +10% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +15% |
| Drugs | 23 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +109% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -44% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -36% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alderley Edge, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alderley Edge, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -57% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | -6% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 170 | 25.8 | -57% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +20% |
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +45% |
| Chelford | 188 | 30.7 | -48% |
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -60% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -48% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near George Street | 24 |
| On or near Clifton Street | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Oakfield Close | 18 |
| On or near London Road | 12 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 11 |
| On or near Melrose Way | 7 |
| On or near Oakfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Oakhurst Chase | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 27.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Alderley Edge, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 5,118. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alderley Edge, Cheshire East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Alderley Edge, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Alderley Edge, Cheshire East recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (34).
Is crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East was down 5% on the year before: 305 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 321 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alderley Edge, Cheshire East?
Alderley Edge, Cheshire East is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alderley Edge, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.