Crime in Wilmslow East: statistics, rates and trends
82 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow East in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wilmslow East at a glance
- Crime trends in Wilmslow East
- Types of crime in Wilmslow East
- Wilmslow East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wilmslow East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wilmslow East
- Demographics of Wilmslow East
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (30), anti-social behaviour (14) and burglary (11) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wilmslow East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 82 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.2 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,389 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow East peaked in the year to August 2018 (160 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (68). 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 | 82 | 24.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 86 | 25.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 68 | 20.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 87 | 25.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 123 | 36.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 158 | 46.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 145 | 42.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 130 | 38.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 160 | 47.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (74% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 22 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 8.9 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wilmslow East; 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 East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 633 | 57.8 | +139% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | +153% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | -1% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +191% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +264% |
| Mobberley | 69 | 21.8 | -10% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | +36% |
| Chelford | 195 | 31.9 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Wilmslow East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Knutsford Road” and “Thoresway Road” (7 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knutsford Road | 7 |
| On or near Thoresway Road | 7 |
| On or near Regent Close | 6 |
| On or near Whitehall Close | 5 |
| On or near Ashford Road | 4 |
| On or near Holly Road North | 4 |
| On or near Osbourne Close | 4 |
| On or near A5102 | 3 |
| On or near Ashdene Road | 3 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 68 crimes in Wilmslow East with one. The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 22 | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 3 | 4.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
Wilmslow East has an estimated population of 3,389 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (0.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wilmslow East average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wilmslow East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 92.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 0.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wilmslow East a safe place to live?
Wilmslow East recorded 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wilmslow East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 30 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (14).
Is crime in Wilmslow East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow East was down 5% on the year before: 82 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 86 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wilmslow East?
About 3,389 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wilmslow East?
Wilmslow 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.