Crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Questions about crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (233), shoplifting (95) and public order (78) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,707th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wilmslow West and Chorley | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 633 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,960 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley peaked in the year to August 2019 (990 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (586). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 633 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 586 | 53.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 708 | 64.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 708 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 790 | 72.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 926 | 84.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 916 | 83.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 990 | 90.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 965 | 88.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 95 and drugs rose from 22 to 28, while other theft fell from 55 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 21.3 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 8.7 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.7 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wilmslow West and Chorley; 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 West and Chorley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | -58% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +22% |
| Alderley Edge | 313 | 61.2 | +6% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | -58% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +52% |
| Mobberley | 69 | 21.8 | -62% |
| Chelford | 195 | 31.9 | -45% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Green Lane” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 87 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Warham Street | 29 |
| On or near Church Street | 27 |
| On or near Broadway | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Grove Way | 20 |
| On or near Old Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Cliff Side | 14 |
Of the 571 crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Wilmslow West and Chorley has an estimated population of 10,960 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.2%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wilmslow West and Chorley average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wilmslow West and Chorley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wilmslow West and Chorley a safe place to live?
Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,707th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (95).
Is crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley was up 8% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 586 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wilmslow West and Chorley?
About 10,960 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wilmslow West and Chorley?
Wilmslow West and Chorley 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.