Crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green: statistics, rates and trends
364 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Lacey Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- Types of crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- Wilmslow Lacey Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- Demographics of Wilmslow Lacey Green
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), drugs (39) and public order (31) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,212th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wilmslow Lacey Green | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 364 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.4 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,172 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (541 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 364 | 70.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 408 | 78.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 57.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 389 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 379 | 73.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 433 | 83.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 541 | 104.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 80.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 349 | 67.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded notably more drugs (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (23% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 39, while public order fell from 43 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 36.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Drugs | 39 | 7.5 | 3.3 | +70% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wilmslow Lacey Green; 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 Lacey Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +25% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | -66% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 633 | 57.8 | -18% |
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | -66% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | -13% |
| Mobberley | 69 | 21.8 | -69% |
| Poynton West and Adlington | 343 | 34.9 | -50% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Wilmslow Lacey Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Styal Road” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Styal Road | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Car Mill Mews | 23 |
| On or near Barlow Road | 19 |
| On or near Oakdean Court | 19 |
| On or near Cranford Road | 17 |
| On or near Styal View | 16 |
| On or near Newton Road | 14 |
| On or near Ashley Road | 13 |
| On or near Altrincham Road | 12 |
Of the 340 crimes in Wilmslow Lacey Green with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
Wilmslow Lacey Green has an estimated population of 5,172 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%), fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wilmslow Lacey Green average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wilmslow Lacey Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wilmslow Lacey Green a safe place to live?
Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,212th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (39).
Is crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green was down 11% on the year before: 364 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wilmslow Lacey Green?
About 5,172 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wilmslow Lacey Green?
Wilmslow Lacey Green 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.