Crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
187 crimes were recorded in Gawsworth, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- Gawsworth, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- Demographics of Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (82), other theft (26) and burglary (18) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Gawsworth, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 187 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,706 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2018 (275 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (184). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 187 | 32.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 190 | 33.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 187 | 32.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 189 | 33.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 232 | 40.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 236 | 41.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 184 | 32.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 275 | 48.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) and other theft (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 100 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 14.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | 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 Gawsworth, Cheshire East; the highest is Macclesfield Central (186.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Macclesfield Tytherington (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gawsworth, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | +103% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | +136% |
| Broken Cross and Upton | 620 | 66.0 | +101% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +470% |
| Macclesfield East | 507 | 86.0 | +162% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -10% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +278% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Gawsworth, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Congleton Road | 13 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 13 |
| On or near Rising Sun Close | 10 |
| On or near Crawford Drive | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Surrey Road | 7 |
| On or near Back Lane | 6 |
| On or near Bennetts Lane | 6 |
| On or near Catchpenny Lane | 6 |
Of the 177 crimes in Gawsworth, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
Gawsworth, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 5,706 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gawsworth, Cheshire East average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gawsworth, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gawsworth, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (26).
Is crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East was down 2% on the year before: 187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 190 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gawsworth, Cheshire East?
About 5,706 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gawsworth, Cheshire East?
Gawsworth, 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.