Crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
660 crimes were recorded in Knutsford, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- Knutsford, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- Population and deprivation in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- About this data
660 crimes were recorded in Knutsford, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 290 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knutsford, Cheshire East has the 3,107th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knutsford, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 660 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,733 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,181 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (660). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 660 | 48.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 686 | 50.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 694 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 983 | 71.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 834 | 60.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 997 | 72.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,034 | 75.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,066 | 77.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,181 | 86.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knutsford, 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 shoplifting (-23%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.4 | 0.53 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -19% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -15% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +3% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +79% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -7% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 31 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 3% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knutsford, Cheshire East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knutsford, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knutsford, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knutsford, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -51% |
| High Legh | 361 | 63.0 | +31% |
| Chelford | 188 | 30.7 | -36% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | +17% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | +24% |
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -47% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +48% |
| Dane Valley | 304 | 27.9 | -42% |
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 Knutsford, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Longridge | 35 |
| On or near St Johns Vale | 28 |
| On or near Canute Place | 27 |
| On or near Churchfields | 18 |
| On or near Overfields | 15 |
| On or near Lichfield Close | 14 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 13 |
| On or near Manor Park North | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knutsford, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Knutsford, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 13,733. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knutsford, Cheshire East sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knutsford, Cheshire East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Knutsford, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 48.1 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 Knutsford, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (76).
Is crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East was down 4% on the year before: 660 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 686 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knutsford, Cheshire East?
Knutsford, 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 Knutsford, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.