Crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
652 crimes were recorded in Knutsford, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Knutsford, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), public order (76) and shoplifting (57) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Knutsford, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 652 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,733 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East of any year here (652 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 652 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 676 | 49.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 715 | 52.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 966 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 849 | 61.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 964 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,056 | 76.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,079 | 78.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,133 | 82.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 78 to 57 and anti-social behaviour fell from 64 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 21.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knutsford, Cheshire East; the highest is Wilmslow Lacey Green (70.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Mobberley, Cheshire East (21.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knutsford, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobberley | 69 | 21.8 | -54% |
| High Legh | 351 | 61.3 | +29% |
| Chelford | 195 | 31.9 | -33% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 633 | 57.8 | +22% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | +29% |
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | -49% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +48% |
| Dane Valley | 305 | 28.0 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Knutsford, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Longridge | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near St Johns Vale | 27 |
| On or near Canute Place | 25 |
| On or near Churchfields | 18 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 12 |
| On or near Manor Park North | 12 |
| On or near Overfields | 12 |
| On or near Mill Close | 11 |
Of the 602 crimes in Knutsford, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Knutsford, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 13,733 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knutsford, Cheshire East average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Knutsford, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knutsford, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Knutsford, Cheshire East recorded 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knutsford, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 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: 652 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 676 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knutsford, Cheshire East?
About 13,733 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knutsford, Cheshire East?
Knutsford, 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.