Crime in Wilmslow Dean Row: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Dean Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wilmslow Dean Row
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
- About this data
170 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Dean Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 77 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wilmslow Dean Row has the 3,847th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wilmslow Dean Row | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 170 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.8 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,584 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Dean Row was highest in the year to July 2018 (307 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (130). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 170 | 25.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 130 | 19.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 151 | 22.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 194 | 29.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 196 | 29.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 293 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 238 | 36.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 243 | 36.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 307 | 46.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wilmslow Dean Row 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 11.7 | 0.34 | +13% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 0.49 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.3 | 0.15 | +15% |
| Public order | 12 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +175% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 0.9 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.36 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wilmslow Dean Row
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wilmslow Dean Row
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wilmslow Dean Row
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wilmslow Dean Row
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wilmslow Dean Row
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wilmslow Dean Row
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wilmslow Dean Row
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wilmslow Dean Row
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wilmslow Dean Row
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wilmslow Dean Row
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wilmslow Dean Row
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wilmslow Dean Row, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wilmslow Dean Row.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wilmslow Dean Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +234% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +176% |
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -1% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | +117% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | +131% |
| Poynton West and Adlington | 345 | 35.2 | +36% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | +21% |
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -8% |
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 Wilmslow Dean Row over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swinley Chase | 11 |
| On or near Courtney Green | 9 |
| On or near B5358 | 8 |
| On or near Bailey Road | 8 |
| On or near Dean Row Road | 8 |
| On or near Oaklands Close | 7 |
| On or near Brown'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Gainsborough Close | 5 |
| On or near Heatherfield Court | 5 |
| On or near Barford Drive | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wilmslow Dean Row 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 | 68 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 20.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 12.4% |
| Not recorded | 15 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.9% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.8% |
Wilmslow Dean Row has an estimated population of 6,584. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wilmslow Dean Row sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wilmslow Dean Row |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Wilmslow Dean Row a safe place to live?
Wilmslow Dean Row recorded 25.8 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 Wilmslow Dean Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Wilmslow Dean Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Dean Row was up 31% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wilmslow Dean Row?
Wilmslow Dean Row 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 Wilmslow Dean Row. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.