Crime in Broken Cross and Upton: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Broken Cross and Upton in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Broken Cross and Upton
- Questions about crime in Broken Cross and Upton
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Broken Cross and Upton in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broken Cross and Upton has the 2,438th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broken Cross and Upton | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,393 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broken Cross and Upton was highest in the year to July 2021 (763 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (512). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 608 | 64.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 512 | 54.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 519 | 55.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 678 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 556 | 59.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 763 | 81.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 751 | 80.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 665 | 70.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 654 | 69.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broken Cross and Upton 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. The largest increases were in public order (+70%) and anti-social behaviour (+55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 31.7 | 0.93 | +5% |
| Public order | 73 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.3 | 0.41 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.2 | 0.61 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +3% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +23% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +107% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +9% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.9 | 0.24 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -43% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broken Cross and Upton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broken Cross and Upton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broken Cross and Upton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broken Cross and Upton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broken Cross and Upton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broken Cross and Upton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broken Cross and Upton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broken Cross and Upton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broken Cross and Upton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broken Cross and Upton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broken Cross and Upton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broken Cross and Upton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broken Cross and Upton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broken Cross and Upton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broken Cross and Upton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broken Cross and Upton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broken Cross and Upton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 571 | 68.2 | +5% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,450 | 184.2 | +185% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 263 | 28.5 | -56% |
| Macclesfield South | 763 | 77.4 | +20% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 574 | 125.5 | +94% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -52% |
| Macclesfield East | 515 | 87.4 | +35% |
| Sutton | 178 | 36.2 | -44% |
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 Broken Cross and Upton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 122 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 25 |
| On or near Donagh Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Alderley Road | 19 |
| On or near Kennedy Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Stirling Close | 16 |
| On or near West Park Mews | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broken Cross and Upton 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 | 252 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 16.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Broken Cross and Upton has an estimated population of 9,393. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broken Cross and Upton sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broken Cross and Upton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Broken Cross and Upton a safe place to live?
Broken Cross and Upton recorded 64.7 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 Broken Cross and Upton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (73).
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: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broken Cross and Upton?
Broken Cross and Upton 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 Broken Cross and Upton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.