Crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
75 crimes were recorded in Mobberley, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- Mobberley, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- Population and deprivation in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- About this data
75 crimes were recorded in Mobberley, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 29 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mobberley, Cheshire East has the 3,882nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mobberley, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 75 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.7 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,170 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2021 (143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (75). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 75 | 23.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 89 | 28.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 75 | 23.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 104 | 32.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 77 | 24.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 143 | 45.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 131 | 41.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 123 | 38.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 128 | 40.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mobberley, 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 (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 9.1 | 0.27 | -28% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +8% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +29% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.9 | 0.12 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +300% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.6 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mobberley, Cheshire East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mobberley, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mobberley, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mobberley, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford | 660 | 48.1 | +103% |
| Chelford | 188 | 30.7 | +30% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | +137% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | +152% |
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | +9% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +202% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 170 | 25.8 | +9% |
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +265% |
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 Mobberley, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blakeley Lane | 11 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 5 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 4 |
| On or near Supermarket | 3 |
| On or near Willow Close | 3 |
| On or near Summerfield Road | 3 |
| On or near B5085 | 3 |
| On or near Meadowsweet Road | 3 |
| On or near Croft Park | 2 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 2 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mobberley, 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 | 33 | 44.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 21 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 6 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.3% |
Mobberley, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 3,170. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mobberley, 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.
| Measure | Mobberley, Cheshire East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Mobberley, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 23.7 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 Mobberley, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East was down 16% on the year before: 75 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 89 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mobberley, Cheshire East?
Mobberley, 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 Mobberley, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.