Crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green: statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Lacey Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
- About this data
369 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow Lacey Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wilmslow Lacey Green has the 2,171st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wilmslow Lacey Green | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 369 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.3 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,172 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (323). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 369 | 71.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 390 | 75.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 323 | 62.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 375 | 72.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 380 | 73.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 452 | 87.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 526 | 101.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 394 | 76.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 368 | 71.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wilmslow Lacey Green 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+110%). The largest falls were in other theft (-32%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 36.5 | 1.07 | -10% |
| Drugs | 42 | 8.1 | 2.48 | +110% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.3 | 0.28 | +16% |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.1 | 1.46 | +45% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -32% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 51.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wilmslow Lacey Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wilmslow Lacey Green 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wilmslow Lacey Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wilmslow Lacey Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wilmslow Lacey Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +21% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 170 | 25.8 | -64% |
| Wilmslow West and Chorley | 614 | 56.0 | -21% |
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -64% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | -16% |
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -67% |
| Poynton West and Adlington | 345 | 35.2 | -51% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -56% |
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 Lacey Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Styal Road | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Car Mill Mews | 25 |
| On or near Oakdean Court | 23 |
| On or near Barlow Road | 21 |
| On or near Cranford Road | 20 |
| On or near Styal View | 15 |
| On or near Ashley Road | 14 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 12 |
| On or near Newton Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wilmslow Lacey Green 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 | 163 | 44.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 18.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 8.1% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.4% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.3% |
Wilmslow Lacey Green has an estimated population of 5,172. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wilmslow Lacey Green sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wilmslow Lacey Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Wilmslow Lacey Green a safe place to live?
Wilmslow Lacey Green recorded 71.3 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 Lacey Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (42).
Is crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow Lacey Green was down 5% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 390 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wilmslow Lacey Green?
Wilmslow Lacey Green 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 Lacey Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.