Crime in Brereton Rural: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Brereton Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brereton Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Brereton Rural
- Types of crime in Brereton Rural
- Brereton Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brereton Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brereton Rural
- Demographics of Brereton Rural
- Questions about crime in Brereton Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (176), public order (39) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,267th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brereton Rural | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 371 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,318 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Brereton Rural of any year here (371 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 61%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 371 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 330 | 39.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 340 | 40.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 67 | 8.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 74 | 8.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 31.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 287 | 34.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 248 | 29.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 231 | 27.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and other theft (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 36 and public order rose from 31 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 21.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.3 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brereton Rural; the highest is Sandbach Heath and East (81.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Dane Valley, Cheshire East (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brereton Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Town | 236 | 43.9 | -1% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 490 | 81.7 | +83% |
| Sandbach Elworth | 428 | 55.4 | +24% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 138 | 32.3 | -28% |
| Odd Rode | 411 | 47.7 | +7% |
| Dane Valley | 305 | 28.0 | -37% |
| Congleton West | 1,318 | 79.8 | +79% |
| Alsager | 827 | 56.1 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Brereton Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stannerhouse Lane” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stannerhouse Lane | 37 |
| On or near Bluebell Road | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near The Paddock | 16 |
| On or near Dragon'S Lane | 12 |
| On or near Littlemore Road | 11 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 11 |
| On or near Peewit Close | 10 |
| On or near Lapwing Drive | 9 |
| On or near Bryony Drive | 8 |
Of the 335 crimes in Brereton Rural with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Brereton Rural has an estimated population of 8,318 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brereton Rural average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brereton Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brereton Rural a safe place to live?
Brereton Rural recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,267th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brereton Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (39).
Is crime in Brereton Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brereton Rural was up 12% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 330 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brereton Rural?
About 8,318 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brereton Rural?
Brereton Rural 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.