Crime in Alsager, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Alsager, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alsager, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Alsager, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Alsager, Cheshire East
- Alsager, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alsager, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alsager, Cheshire East
- Demographics of Alsager, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Alsager, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (365), anti-social behaviour (100) and public order (95) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,778th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Alsager, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 827 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,741 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alsager, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2019 (925 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (266). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 827 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 748 | 50.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 795 | 53.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 266 | 18.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 271 | 18.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 894 | 60.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 825 | 56.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 925 | 62.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 839 | 56.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 43 and criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 24.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 95 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.9 | 8.5 | +115% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alsager, Cheshire East; the highest is Crewe East (145.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock (32.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alsager, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd Rode | 411 | 47.7 | -15% |
| Haslington | 405 | 41.9 | -25% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 490 | 81.7 | +46% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 138 | 32.3 | -42% |
| Sandbach Town | 236 | 43.9 | -22% |
| Brereton Rural | 371 | 44.6 | -20% |
| Sandbach Elworth | 428 | 55.4 | -1% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +159% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Alsager, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Longview Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Percy James Close | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Moorhouse Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Green Drive | 28 |
| On or near Moss Fields | 27 |
| On or near Charles Tryon Court | 20 |
| On or near Alsager | 19 |
Of the 727 crimes in Alsager, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Alsager, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 14,741 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alsager, Cheshire East average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alsager, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alsager, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Alsager, Cheshire East recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,778th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Alsager, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Alsager, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alsager, Cheshire East was up 11% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 748 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alsager, Cheshire East?
About 14,741 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alsager, Cheshire East?
Alsager, Cheshire East is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.