Crime in Wilmslow Dean Row: statistics, rates and trends
158 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Dean Row in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wilmslow Dean Row at a glance
- Crime trends in Wilmslow Dean Row
- Types of crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
- Wilmslow Dean Row compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wilmslow Dean Row
- Demographics of Wilmslow Dean Row
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), other theft (16), anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (13) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,879th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wilmslow Dean Row | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 158 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.0 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,584 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Dean Row peaked in the year to August 2018 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (137). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 158 | 24.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 137 | 20.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 155 | 23.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 188 | 28.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 202 | 30.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 283 | 43.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 36.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 241 | 36.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 311 | 47.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 11.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 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 Wilmslow Dean Row; the highest is Handforth (88.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Mobberley, Cheshire East (21.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wilmslow Dean Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +267% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +193% |
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | +1% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 633 | 57.8 | +141% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | +155% |
| Poynton West and Adlington | 343 | 34.9 | +46% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | +38% |
| Mobberley | 69 | 21.8 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Wilmslow Dean Row over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Swinley Chase” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swinley Chase | 11 |
| On or near Courtney Green | 10 |
| On or near Bailey Road | 8 |
| On or near Dean Row Road | 8 |
| On or near B5358 | 6 |
| On or near Oaklands Close | 6 |
| On or near Gainsborough Close | 5 |
| On or near Heatherfield Court | 5 |
| On or near Barford Drive | 4 |
| On or near Brown'S Lane | 4 |
Of the 145 crimes in Wilmslow Dean Row with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
Wilmslow Dean Row has an estimated population of 6,584 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.3%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wilmslow Dean Row average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wilmslow Dean Row | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wilmslow Dean Row a safe place to live?
Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,879th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wilmslow Dean Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Wilmslow Dean Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Dean Row was up 15% on the year before: 158 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 137 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wilmslow Dean Row?
About 6,584 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wilmslow Dean Row?
Wilmslow Dean Row 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.