Crime in Broken Cross and Upton: statistics, rates and trends
620 crimes were recorded in Broken Cross and Upton in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broken Cross and Upton at a glance
- Crime trends in Broken Cross and Upton
- Types of crime in Broken Cross and Upton
- Broken Cross and Upton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broken Cross and Upton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broken Cross and Upton
- Demographics of Broken Cross and Upton
- Questions about crime in Broken Cross and Upton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (298), public order (72) and anti-social behaviour (62) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Broken Cross and Upton | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 620 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.0 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,393 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broken Cross and Upton peaked in the year to August 2020 (770 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (518). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 620 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 523 | 55.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 518 | 55.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 662 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 564 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 742 | 79.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 82.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 691 | 73.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 634 | 67.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 62 and shoplifting rose from 28 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 31.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Public order | 72 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broken Cross and Upton; the highest is Macclesfield Central (186.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Macclesfield Tytherington (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broken Cross and Upton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | +1% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +183% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -55% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | +17% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +88% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -50% |
| Macclesfield East | 507 | 86.0 | +30% |
| Sutton | 179 | 36.4 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Broken Cross and Upton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 26 |
| On or near Donagh Close | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Alderley Road | 20 |
| On or near West Park Mews | 17 |
| On or near Kennedy Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Stirling Close | 16 |
Of the 558 crimes in Broken Cross and Upton with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Broken Cross and Upton has an estimated population of 9,393 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broken Cross and Upton average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broken Cross and Upton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broken Cross and Upton a safe place to live?
Broken Cross and Upton recorded 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broken Cross and Upton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (72).
Is crime in Broken Cross and Upton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broken Cross and Upton was up 19% on the year before: 620 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 523 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broken Cross and Upton?
About 9,393 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broken Cross and Upton?
Broken Cross and Upton 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.