Crime in Sutton, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
179 crimes were recorded in Sutton, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Sutton, Cheshire East
- Sutton, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton, Cheshire East
- Demographics of Sutton, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Sutton, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (23) and other theft (20) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sutton, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 179 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,918 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2021 (204 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (131). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 179 | 36.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 161 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 138 | 28.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 131 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 198 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 204 | 41.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 186 | 37.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 172 | 35.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 199 | 40.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 66 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 17.1 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 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.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton, Cheshire East; the highest is Macclesfield Central (186.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Macclesfield Tytherington (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield East | 507 | 86.0 | +136% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +241% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +413% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -19% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | +112% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | +6% |
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | +82% |
| Broken Cross and Upton | 620 | 66.0 | +81% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Sutton, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Rainow Road | 16 |
| On or near Oven Lane | 8 |
| On or near Friars Close | 7 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 7 |
| On or near Roewood Lane | 7 |
| On or near Brookside Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Hollins Road | 6 |
| On or near Tunnicliffe Road | 6 |
| On or near Telford Close | 5 |
Of the 156 crimes in Sutton, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% 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 | 66 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Sutton, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 4,918 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton, Cheshire East average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Sutton, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton, Cheshire East was up 11% on the year before: 179 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton, Cheshire East?
About 4,918 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton, Cheshire East?
Sutton, 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.