Crime in Disley, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Disley, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Disley, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Disley, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Disley, Cheshire East
- Disley, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Disley, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Disley, Cheshire East
- Demographics of Disley, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Disley, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (64), anti-social behaviour (22) and public order (18) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,671st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Disley, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.7 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,952 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Disley, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2018 (301 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (152). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 33.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 152 | 30.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 174 | 35.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 278 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 221 | 44.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 265 | 53.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 256 | 51.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 276 | 55.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 301 | 60.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (62% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 12.9 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Disley, Cheshire East; the highest is Macclesfield Hurdsfield (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Macclesfield Tytherington (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Disley, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | 269 | 39.8 | +18% |
| Poynton West and Adlington | 343 | 34.9 | +4% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | +14% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -2% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -12% |
| Sutton | 179 | 36.4 | +8% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +267% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +161% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Disley, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Bentside Road | 9 |
| On or near Market Street | 8 |
| On or near Elizabeth Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Dane Hill Close | 6 |
| On or near Lowerlea | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Sheardhall Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Dryhurst Lane | 5 |
Of the 145 crimes in Disley, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 9.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Disley, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 4,952 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Disley, Cheshire East average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Disley, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Disley, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Disley, Cheshire East recorded 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,671st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Disley, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Disley, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Disley, Cheshire East was up 10% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Disley, Cheshire East?
About 4,952 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Disley, Cheshire East?
Disley, 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.