Crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley: statistics, rates and trends
614 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley at a glance
- Crime trends in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Types of crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Wilmslow West and Chorley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Population and deprivation in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- About this data
614 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wilmslow West and Chorley has the 2,779th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wilmslow West and Chorley | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 614 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,960 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley was highest in the year to July 2018 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (606). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 614 | 56.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 606 | 55.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 689 | 62.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 734 | 67.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 791 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 919 | 83.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 943 | 86.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 966 | 88.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 984 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 public order (+21%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and burglary (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 20.3 | 0.59 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 8.5 | 1.02 | +11% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +10% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -48% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -17% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +4% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -13% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.41 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 32 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 48% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 13 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 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wilmslow West and Chorley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wilmslow West and Chorley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wilmslow West and Chorley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wilmslow West and Chorley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow East | 87 | 25.7 | -54% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +27% |
| Alderley Edge | 305 | 59.6 | +6% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 170 | 25.8 | -54% |
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +54% |
| Mobberley | 75 | 23.7 | -58% |
| Chelford | 188 | 30.7 | -45% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -44% |
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 West and Chorley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 87 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Church Street | 26 |
| On or near Warham Street | 26 |
| On or near Broadway | 25 |
| On or near Grove Way | 24 |
| On or near Old Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Cliff Side | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 | 184 | 30.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 9.0% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 8.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 6.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Wilmslow West and Chorley has an estimated population of 10,960. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wilmslow West and Chorley sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 |
Is Wilmslow West and Chorley a safe place to live?
Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 56.0 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 West and Chorley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (93).
Is crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley was up 1% on the year before: 614 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wilmslow West and Chorley?
Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 West and Chorley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.