Crime in Audlem: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Audlem in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (82), other theft (11), criminal damage and arson (10) and drugs (10) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Audlem | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 146 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.9 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,580 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Audlem peaked in the year to August 2025 (192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (120). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 146 | 31.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 192 | 41.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 160 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 120 | 26.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 140 | 30.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 179 | 39.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 147 | 32.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 138 | 30.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 122 | 26.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 107 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 17.9 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Audlem; the highest is Crewe South (111.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wybunbury, Cheshire East (27.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Audlem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | 637 | 65.1 | +104% |
| Nantwich North and West | 836 | 89.4 | +181% |
| Wybunbury | 146 | 27.2 | -15% |
| Wrenbury | 316 | 41.4 | +30% |
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | +33% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | +17% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | +42% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +249% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Audlem over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Audlem Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Audlem Road | 28 |
| On or near Barton Close | 17 |
| On or near Whitchurch Road | 10 |
| On or near Mckelvey Way | 9 |
| On or near Festival Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Oaks Close | 6 |
| On or near The Square | 6 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 5 |
| On or near Monk'S Lane | 4 |
| On or near Emberton Place | 3 |
Of the 140 crimes in Audlem with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 6 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 53.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Audlem has an estimated population of 4,580 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Audlem average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Audlem | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Audlem a safe place to live?
Audlem recorded 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Audlem?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (11).
Is crime in Audlem going up or down?
Recorded crime in Audlem was down 24% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Audlem?
About 4,580 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Audlem?
Audlem 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.