Crime in High Legh, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
361 crimes were recorded in High Legh, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in High Legh, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in High Legh, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in High Legh, Cheshire East
- High Legh, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in High Legh, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in High Legh, Cheshire East
- Population and deprivation in High Legh, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in High Legh, Cheshire East
- About this data
361 crimes were recorded in High Legh, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, High Legh, Cheshire East has the 2,490th highest crime rate.
| Measure | High Legh, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 361 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,726 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in High Legh, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2021 (411 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (302). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 361 | 63.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 302 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 338 | 59.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 352 | 61.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 370 | 64.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 411 | 71.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 351 | 61.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 403 | 70.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 396 | 69.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in High Legh, 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 17.1 | 0.50 | +1% |
| Public order | 60 | 10.5 | 1.58 | +62% |
| Other theft | 40 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +3% |
| Drugs | 38 | 6.6 | 2.03 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +47% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +30% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.83 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.08 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in High Legh, Cheshire East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in High Legh, Cheshire East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in High Legh, Cheshire East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in High Legh, Cheshire East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in High Legh, Cheshire East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 36 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in High Legh, Cheshire East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in High Legh, Cheshire East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in High Legh, Cheshire East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in High Legh, Cheshire East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in High Legh, Cheshire East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. High Legh, 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 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in High Legh, Cheshire East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to High Legh, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to High Legh, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs High Legh, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford | 660 | 48.1 | -24% |
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -62% |
| Chelford | 188 | 30.7 | -51% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | -11% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +13% |
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -59% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | -5% |
| Dane Valley | 304 | 27.9 | -56% |
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 High Legh, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holly Grove | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 17 |
| On or near Tanyard Lane | 13 |
| On or near Ashley Road | 10 |
| On or near New Road | 10 |
| On or near Chester Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Wither'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near B5569 | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in High Legh, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 9.4% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 6.1% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
High Legh, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 5,726. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in High Legh, Cheshire East sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | High Legh, Cheshire East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is High Legh, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
High Legh, Cheshire East recorded 63.0 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 High Legh, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (60).
Is crime in High Legh, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Legh, Cheshire East was up 20% on the year before: 361 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers High Legh, Cheshire East?
High Legh, Cheshire East 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 High Legh, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.