Crime in Wilmslow East: statistics, rates and trends

87 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow East in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 31 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wilmslow East has the 3,850th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wilmslow East was highest in the year to July 2018 (165 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (71). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wilmslow East 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 falls were in burglary (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wilmslow East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wilmslow East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wilmslow East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wilmslow East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wilmslow East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wilmslow East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wilmslow East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wilmslow East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wilmslow East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wilmslow East recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wilmslow East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wilmslow East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wilmslow East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wilmslow East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wilmslow East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wilmslow East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wilmslow East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wilmslow East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wilmslow East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wilmslow East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wilmslow East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wilmslow East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wilmslow East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wilmslow East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wilmslow East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wilmslow East.

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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wilmslow East 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.

Wilmslow East has an estimated population of 3,389. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wilmslow East sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.