Crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
69 crimes were recorded in Mobberley, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 21.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mobberley, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (26), other theft (14), burglary (8) and public order (8) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Mobberley, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 69 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 21.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,170 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2020 (141 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (66). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 69 | 21.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 93 | 29.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 66 | 20.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 102 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 90 | 28.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 122 | 38.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 141 | 44.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 134 | 42.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 124 | 39.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 42 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8.2 | 34.2 | -38% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Mobberley, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mobberley, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford | 652 | 47.5 | +118% |
| Chelford | 195 | 31.9 | +47% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 633 | 57.8 | +165% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | +181% |
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | +11% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +223% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | +10% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +304% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Mobberley, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Blakeley Lane” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blakeley Lane | 11 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 5 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 4 |
| On or near B5085 | 3 |
| On or near Paddockhill Lane | 3 |
| On or near Summerfield Road | 3 |
| On or near Willow Close | 3 |
| On or near Croft Park | 2 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 2 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 2 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 63 crimes in Mobberley, Cheshire East with one. The 6 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 50.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 5 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Mobberley, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 3,170 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mobberley, Cheshire East average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mobberley, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mobberley, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Mobberley, Cheshire East recorded 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 26 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mobberley, Cheshire East was down 26% on the year before: 69 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 93 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mobberley, Cheshire East?
About 3,170 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mobberley, Cheshire East?
Mobberley, 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.