Crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends

186 crimes were recorded in Gawsworth, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gawsworth, Cheshire East has the 3,696th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2018 (294 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (180). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gawsworth, Cheshire East 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gawsworth, Cheshire East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gawsworth, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gawsworth, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gawsworth, Cheshire East.

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 Gawsworth, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gawsworth, Cheshire East 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.

Gawsworth, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 5,706. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gawsworth, Cheshire East sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Gawsworth, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.