Crime in Shakerley: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Shakerley in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shakerley at a glance
- Crime trends in Shakerley
- Types of crime in Shakerley
- Shakerley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shakerley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shakerley
- Demographics of Shakerley
- Questions about crime in Shakerley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (133), public order (26) and shoplifting (24) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,191st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shakerley | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 285 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,163 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shakerley peaked in the year to August 2021 (444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (264). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 285 | 46.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 264 | 42.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 307 | 49.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 373 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 377 | 61.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 444 | 72.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 300 | 48.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 315 | 51.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 305 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shakerley; the highest is Northwich Leftwich (177.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead (36.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shakerley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -11% |
| Northwich Witton | 520 | 101.4 | +119% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +284% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -21% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | +13% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -17% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -1% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | +153% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Shakerley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Gralam Grove | 13 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 12 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 11 |
| On or near Townshend Road | 10 |
| On or near Holmes Chapel Road | 9 |
| On or near Wash Lane | 9 |
| On or near Broseley Way | 8 |
| On or near Cherish Road | 8 |
Of the 262 crimes in Shakerley with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Shakerley has an estimated population of 6,163 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shakerley average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Shakerley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shakerley a safe place to live?
Shakerley recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,191st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shakerley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (26).
Is crime in Shakerley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shakerley was up 8% on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 264 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shakerley?
About 6,163 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shakerley?
Shakerley 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.